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How to get fromShirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Hakubaby bus, train or car

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

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  1. Bus, train via Matsumoto

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the train from Matsumoto to Hakubatrain
    6h 22m
    ¥4,963–11,900
  2. Drive 179.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Hakubacar179.9 km
    2h 59m
    ¥3,028–4,374
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa Station West Exitbus
    2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Itoigawatrain
    3. Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain
    6h 27m
    ¥6,478–11,860
  4. Bus, train via Toyama

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Toyama Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain
    3. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba Stationbus
    6h 53m
  5. Bus, train via Takaoka

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takaokaekimaebus
    2. Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Tomari(Toyama)train
    3. Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain
    8h 28m
    ¥3,412–4,673

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Hakuba. However, you can take the bus to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, take the bus to Matsumoto Bus Terminal, walk to Matsumoto, then take the train to Hakuba. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirakawa-go to Hakuba via Kanazawa Station West Exit, Kanazawa, Itoigawa, and Minami-Otari in around 6h 27m.

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