There are 3 ways to get from Gero to Nozawaonsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gero to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
5h 34mDrive 235.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Gero to Nozawaonsencar 235.1 km
3h 34m¥4,079–5,891Bus
- Take the bus from Gero Ekimae to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus
9h 55m¥7,450–14,978
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gero to Nozawaonsen is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Gero to Nozawaonsen is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gero to Nozawaonsen. However, there are services departing from Gero Ekimae and arriving at Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Sawando Bus Terminal and Nagano Station East Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Gero to Nozawaonsen station. However, there are services departing from Gero and arriving at Liyama Station via Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Gero and Nozawaonsen is 289 km. The road distance is 235.1 km.
The best way to get from Gero to Nozawaonsen without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Gero to Nozawaonsen, including transfers.
Gero to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Gero Ekimae station.
Gero to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Gero station.
The best way to get from Gero to Nozawaonsen is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between Gero, Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Gero to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Toyama, Liyama Station, and Iiyama in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gero Ekimae to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Sawando Bus Terminal, Nagano, and Nagano Station East Exit in around 9h 55m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Gero to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- 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 Liyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Gero Ekimae to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–3,100
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Gero to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Gero to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gero to Nozawaonsen is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Gero to Nozawaonsen.
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