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How to get fromJōetsu to Nozawaonsenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Jōetsu to Nozawaonsen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kasugayama to Joetsumyokotrain train
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Liyama Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Iiyama to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus bus
    2h 52m
    ¥3,372–4,196

  2. Drive  50.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jōetsu to Nozawaonsencar car 50.1 km
    53 min
    ¥764–1,104

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jōetsu to Nozawaonsentaxi taxi 50.1 km
    53 min
    ¥23,000–28,000

  4. Train, bus via Myoko Bus Terminal

    1. Take the train from Kasugayama to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Myoko Bus Terminal to Madarao Kogen Hotel, Iiyamabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madarao Kogen Hotel, Iiyama to Nozawa Onsenbus bus
    4h 33m

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  • Distance: 53.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Jōetsu, Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Jōetsu to Nozawaonsen. However, you can take the train to Joetsumyoko, take the train to Liyama Station, walk to Iiyama, take the bus to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal, then take the taxi to Nozawaonsen. Alternatively, you can drive from Jōetsu to Nozawaonsen in around 53 min.

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