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

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

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  1. Train via Nagano

    best
    1. Take the train from 後閑 Gokan to 高崎 Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Shiojiritrain train
    4h 23m
    ¥3,945–5,455

  2. Drive  142.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minakami to Suwacar car 142.6 km
    2h 53m
    ¥2,445–3,532

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 渋川駅（２番のりば） to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Stationbus bus Shinjuku
    7h 16m
    ¥4,813–16,018

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from 後閑 Gokan to 高崎 Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Sakudairatrain train
    3. Take the train from Sakudaira to Kobuchizawatrain train
    6h 8m
    ¥3,165–4,505

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  • Distance: 259.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from 後閑 Gokan to Kami-Suwa via 高崎 Takasaki, Takasaki, Nagano, and Shiojiri in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 後閑 Gokan to Kamisuwa Station via 渋川 Shibukawa, 渋川駅（２番のりば）, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 16m.

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