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How to get fromTakayama to Minakamiby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Gokantrain train
    6h 3m

  2. Drive  219.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Minakamicar car 219.5 km
    4h
    ¥3,785–5,467

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Jōmō-Kōgen Stationbus bus
    11h 14m
    ¥10,888–14,526

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Imaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Imai to Karuizawatrain train
    4. Take the train from Takasaki to Gokantrain train
    9h 58m
    ¥4,710–12,200

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  • Distance: 422.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Takayama to Gokan via Toyama and Takasaki in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to 後閑駅前 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Jōmō-Kōgen Station, and 上毛高原駅 in around 11h 14m.

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