There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Minowa by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
3h 51m¥1,690–5,540Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain Hida 10 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain Shinano 23 / ...
6h 13mDrive 111.1 km
- Drive from Takayama to Minowacar 111.1 km
1h 46m¥1,912–2,761
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Minowa is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Minowa is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Minowa. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Minowa. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Inamatsushima via Nagoya, Shiojiri and Okaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Takayama and Minowa is 128 km. The road distance is 111.1 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Minowa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥1600 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Takayama to Minowa, including transfers.
Takayama to Minowa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Takayama to Minowa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Minowa is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥1600 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Minowa, Nagano, Japan?
ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥900–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Takayama to Inamatsushima via Nagoya, Shiojiri, and Okaya in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Takayama to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Takayama to Minowa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Minowa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Minowa is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Takayama to Minowa.
There are 127+ hotels available in Minowa.