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How to get fromOsaka to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, night bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Osaka to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya StationtrainNozomi / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus
    4h 48m
    ¥8,210–11,525

  2. Drive 288.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka to Shirakawa-gocar288.1 km
    4h 2m
    ¥4,914–7,097

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-gobus
    5h 5m
    ¥9,832–16,588

  4. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the night bus from Osaka Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus TerminalnightbusTakayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to ShirakawagobusTakayama
    7h 48m
    ¥5,956–10,181

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to TakayamatrainHida
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to ShirakawagobusTakayama
    6h 35m
    ¥8,659–14,557

  6. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)planeITM - KMQ
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-gobus
    7h 56m
    ¥42,333–73,710

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket¥16,616Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Shirakawa-go, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Osaka to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Nagoya Station, walk to Meitetsu Bus Center, take the bus to Shirakawago, then walk to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shirakawa-go via Tsuruga, Kanazawa, Kanazawa Station West Exit, and Shirakawa-go in around 5h 5m.

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