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How to get fromKanazawa to Nozawaonsenby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kanazawa to Nozawaonsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Liyama Stationtrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the bus from Iiyama to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus bus Nozawa Onsen Liner
    2h 41m
    ¥3,527–4,370

  2. Train, bus via Nagano

    1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Naganotrain train Kagayaki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus bus Nozawa Onsen
    3h 25m
    ¥4,629–7,285

  3. Drive 228.4 km

    1. Drive from Kanazawa to Nozawaonsencar car 228.4 km
    2h 56m
    ¥3,967–5,730

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 212.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kanazawa to Nozawaonsen. However, you can take the train to Liyama Station, walk to Iiyama, then take the bus to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kanazawa to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Nagano and Nagano Station East Exit in around 3h 25m.

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