There are 4 ways to get from Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
5h¥4,558–5,884Drive 246 km
cheapest- Drive from Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsencar 246 km
3h 21m¥4,260–6,154Bus
- 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
6h 19m¥5,500–10,770Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
6h 7m¥4,490–5,916
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Nagano Station East Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen station. However, there are services departing from 代々木 Yoyogi and arriving at Liyama Station via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Kitasandō Eki and Nozawaonsen is 285 km. The road distance is 246 km.
The best way to get from Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ¥4500 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen, including transfers.
Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen is to train which takes 5h and costs ¥4500 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Kitasandō Eki, 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 vehicle from Kitasandō Eki to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Nagano Station, and Nagano Station East Exit in around 6h 19m.
- 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 上野 Ueno to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- 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
Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Liyama Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Kitasandō Eki to Nozawaonsen.
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