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How to get fromMinakami to Hakubaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Minakami to Hakuba by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gokan to Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    4h 41m
    ¥3,765–6,305

  2. Drive 147.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minakami to Hakubacar car 147.6 km
    2h 35m
    ¥2,536–3,662

  3. Train, bus via Jōmō-Kōgen

    1. Take the train from Jōmō-Kōgen to Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    5h 18m
    ¥4,032–6,767

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  • Distance: 208.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Minakami to Hakuba. However, you can take the train to Takasaki, take the train to Nagano, walk to Nagano station, then take the bus to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 後閑駅前 to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via 上毛高原駅, Jōmō-Kōgen, Takasaki, Nagano, and Nagano station in around 5h 18m.

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