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How to get fromSuwa to Geroby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shiojiri to Tajimitrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mino-Ōta to Gerotrain train Hida 25 / ...
    4h 39m
    ¥5,889–7,624

  2. Drive  156.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Suwa to Gerocar car 156.9 km
    2h 33m
    ¥2,709–3,913

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the train from Takayama to Gerotrain train Hida 16 / ...
    5h 39m
    ¥4,727–9,265

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimaebus bus Gero Onsen
    6h 44m
    ¥6,277–11,065

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  • Distance: 238.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Kami-Suwa to Gero via Shiojiri, Tajimi, Mino-Ōta, and Gero in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kami-Suwa to Gero via Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Takayama Nohi Bus Center, and Gero Ekimae in around 6h 44m.

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