There are 4 ways to get from Minakami to Suwa by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagano
best- Take the train from Gokan to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Shiojiritrain
5h 11m¥3,945–5,455Drive 142.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Minakami to Suwacar 142.6 km
2h 53m¥2,450–3,539Bus
- Take the bus from 渋川駅(2番のりば) to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 新宿~伊香保・草津
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Stationbus Shinjuku
7h 17m¥4,813–16,018Train
- Take the train from Gokan to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Sakudairatrain
- Take the train from Saku-Daira to Kobuchizawatrain
6h 41m¥3,165–4,505
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minakami to Suwa is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Minakami to Suwa is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minakami to Suwa station. However, there are services departing from 渋川駅(2番のりば) and arriving at Kamisuwa Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Minakami to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Gokan and arriving at Kami-Suwa via Takasaki, Nagano and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Minakami and Suwa is 260 km. The road distance is 142.6 km.
The best way to get from Minakami to Suwa without a car is to train via Nagano which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Minakami to Suwa, including transfers.
Minakami to Suwa bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 渋川駅(2番のりば) station.
Minakami to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Gokan station.
The best way to get from Minakami to Suwa is to train via Nagano which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4800 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Minakami, Japan and Suwa, Japan?
You can take a train from Gokan to Kami-Suwa via Takasaki, Nagano, and Shiojiri in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gokan to Kamisuwa Station via Shibukawa, 渋川駅(2番のりば), and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Gokan to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Gokan to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Sakudaira
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Saku-Daira to Kobuchizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from 渋川駅(2番のりば) to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,400
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–12,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Minakami to Suwa bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Minakami to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minakami to Suwa is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Minakami to Suwa.
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