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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Takasakitrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Gokantrain train [15576] Jr Joetsu / ...
    4h 5m
    ¥3,522–4,696

  2. Drive 115.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jōetsu to Minakamicar car 115.3 km
    1h 52m
    ¥2,003–2,893

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Jomokogentrain train Toki
    4h 48m
    ¥4,620–7,291

  4. Train via Minamiuonuma

    1. Take the train from Saigata to Muikamachitrain train [159038] Hokuhoku / ...
    2. Take the train from Muikamachi to Minakamitrain train [15629] Jr Joetsu
    4h 51m
    ¥2,114–2,868

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 231.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Kasugayama to Gokan via Joetsumyoko and Takasaki in around 4h 5m.

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