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How to get fromHakuba to Minakamiby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Minakami by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Gokantrain train
    4h 44m
    ¥3,801–6,288

  2. Drive 147.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakuba to Minakamicar car 147.5 km
    2h 35m
    ¥2,535–3,661

  3. Bus, train via Jōmō-Kōgen

    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Jōmō-Kōgentrain train Max
    5h 5m
    ¥4,081–6,788

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain train
    2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Gokantrain train
    6h 25m
    ¥4,642–6,254

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  • Distance: 208.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Minakami, Japan?

You can take a train from Hakuba to Gokan via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, and Takasaki in around 6h 25m.

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