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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 via Takasaki

    best
    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Takasakitrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 後閑 Gokantrain train JR上越線 JR Jōetsu Line
    4h 6m
    ¥3,522–4,696

  2. Drive  115.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jōetsu to Minakamicar car 115.3 km
    1h 52m
    ¥1,759–2,541

  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 55m
    ¥4,620–7,291

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Echigo-Yuzawatrain train Hokuhoku Sen
    2. Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Minakamitrain train Jouetsusen / ...
    4h 18m
    ¥2,099–2,818

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  • Distance: 231.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Kasugayama to 後閑 Gokan via Joetsumyoko, Takasaki, and 高崎 Takasaki in around 4h 6m.

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