There are 4 ways to get from Minakami to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gokan to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
6h 12mDrive 219.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Minakami to Takayamacar 219.5 km
4h¥3,809–5,501Bus
- 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 Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
8h 17m¥8,313–13,518Train, bus
- Take the train from Gokan to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Annakaharuna to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Kawanakajima to Matsumototrain
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
9h 30m¥4,545–9,355
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minakami to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Minakami to Takayama is to drive which takes 4h and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Minakami to Takayama. However, there are services departing from 渋川駅(2番のりば) and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Minakami to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Gokan and arriving at Takayama via Takasaki and Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Minakami and Takayama is 423 km. The road distance is 219.5 km.
The best way to get from Minakami to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Minakami to Takayama, including transfers.
Minakami to Takayama bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 渋川駅(2番のりば) station.
Minakami to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Gokan station.
The best way to get from Minakami to Takayama is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥14000 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Minakami, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Gokan to Takayama via Takasaki and Toyama in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gokan to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Shibukawa, 渋川駅(2番のりば), and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 8h 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 Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- 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 Annakaharuna to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kawanakajima to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Minakami to Takayama bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Minakami to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minakami to Takayama is 220 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Minakami to Takayama.
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