There are 4 ways to get from Suwa to Gero by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shiojiri to Tajimitrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the train from Mino-Ōta to Gerotrain Hida 25 / ...
4h 49mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the train from Takayama to Gerotrain Hida 16 / ...
5h 14m¥2,327–6,365Drive 156.9 km
- Drive from Suwa to Gerocar 156.9 km
2h 33m¥2,696–3,893Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimaebus Gero Onsen
6h 20m¥3,977–8,265
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suwa to Gero is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Suwa to Gero is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Suwa to Gero. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Gero Ekimae via Takayama Nohi Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Suwa to Gero. However, there are services departing from Kami-Suwa and arriving at Gero via Shiojiri, Tajimi and Mino-Ōta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Suwa and Gero is 235 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from Suwa to Gero without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Suwa to Gero, including transfers.
Suwa to Gero bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Suwa to Gero train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiojiri station.
The best way to get from Suwa to Gero is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Suwa, Japan and Gero, Japan?
You can take a train from Kami-Suwa to Gero via Shiojiri, Tajimi, and Mino-Ōta in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kami-Suwa to Gero Ekimae via Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, and Takayama Nohi Bus Center in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Tajimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Mino-Ōta to Gero
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Takayama to Gero
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Mino-Ōta to Gero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Takayama to Gero
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- 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
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
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–3,100
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Suwa to Gero bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Suwa to Gero train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tajimi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suwa to Gero is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Suwa to Gero.
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