There are 4 ways to get from Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
4h 32m¥4,563–5,891Drive 262 km
cheapest- Drive from Kawasaki to Nozawaonsencar 262 km
3h 40m¥4,513–6,519Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus Nozawa Onsen
7h 58m¥7,055–12,612Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from Kawasaki to Takasakitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
5h 38m¥4,560–5,906
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen. However, there are services departing from Haneda Airport Terminal 3 and arriving at Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Nagano Station East Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen station. However, there are services departing from 川崎 Kawasaki and arriving at Liyama Station via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Kawasaki and Nozawaonsen is 284 km. The road distance is 262 km.
The best way to get from Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen, including transfers.
Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 58m.
What companies run services between Kawasaki, Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Liyama Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,600–4,800 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 天空橋 Tenkūbashi to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via 羽田空港第3ターミナル Haneda Airport Terminal 3, Haneda Airport Terminal 3, Shinjuku Station West Exit, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Nagano Station, and Nagano Station East Exit in around 7h 58m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Liyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kawasaki to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Liyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
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
Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Liyama Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Kawasaki to Nozawaonsen.
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