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How to get fromKyoto to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminalby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kyoto to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya StationtrainNozomi / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus
    4h 28m
    ¥7,411–10,476

  2. Drive 251.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminalcar251.1 km
    3h 29m
    ¥4,196–6,061

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-gobus
    4h 33m
    ¥8,936–15,359

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to TakayamatrainHida
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to ShirakawagobusTakayama
    5h 58m
    ¥7,762–13,329

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus TerminalbusTakayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to ShirakawagobusTakayama
    7h 35m
    ¥5,930–11,430

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shirakawago via Karasuma Nanajo, Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate, and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 7h 35m.

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