There are 4 ways to get from Gero to Suwa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gero to Mino-Ōtatrain Hida 12 / ...
- Take the train from Tajimi to Shiojiritrain Shinano 23 / ...
5h 6mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Gero to Takayamatrain Hida 25 / ...
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
5h 22m¥2,310–6,338Drive 156.9 km
- Drive from Gero to Suwacar 156.9 km
2h 33m¥2,695–3,893Bus
- Take the bus from Gero Ekimae to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Gero Onsen
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
6h 3m¥3,950–8,278
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gero to Suwa is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Gero to Suwa is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Gero to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Gero Ekimae and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Takayama Nohi Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Gero to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Gero and arriving at Kami-Suwa via Minoota, Tajimi and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Gero and Suwa is 235 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from Gero to Suwa without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Gero to Suwa, including transfers.
Gero to Suwa bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Gero Ekimae station.
Gero to Suwa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Gero station.
The best way to get from Gero to Suwa is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Gero, Japan and Suwa, Japan?
You can take a train from Gero to Kami-Suwa via Minoota, Tajimi, and Shiojiri in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gero Ekimae to Kami-Suwa via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, and Matsumoto in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Gero to Mino-Ōta
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Tajimi to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Gero to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Gero to Mino-Ōta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Gero to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Gero Ekimae to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–3,100
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Gero to Suwa bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Gero to Suwa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Mino-Ōta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gero to Suwa is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Gero to Suwa.
There are 209+ hotels available in Suwa.