There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Minakami by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Gokantrain
6h 3mDrive 219.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Minakamicar 219.5 km
4h¥3,809–5,501Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Jōmō-Kōgen Stationbus
11h 14m¥10,888–14,526
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Minakami is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Minakami is to drive which takes 4h and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Minakami. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at 後閑駅前 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and 上毛高原駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Minakami. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Gokan via Toyama and Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Takayama and Minakami is 423 km. The road distance is 219.5 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Minakami without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Takayama to Minakami, including transfers.
Takayama to Minakami bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Minakami train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Minakami is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥15000 and takes 11h 14m.
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.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Gokan
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Website
- kan-etsu.net
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Jōmō-Kōgen Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,900
- Schedules at
- kan-etsu.net
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Minakami bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Minakami train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Minakami is 220 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Takayama to Minakami.
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