There are 6 ways to get from Nagano to Ginzan-onsen by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain Kagayaki / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Oishidatrain Tsubasa
6h 29m¥9,029–11,836Drive 388 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagano to Ginzan-onsencar 388 km
5h 12m¥6,731–9,723Bus
- Take the bus from Showadori to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
11h 47m¥8,880–9,680Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
6h 7m¥16,318–22,475Train, bus
- Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain
- Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagatabus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
11h 47m¥8,223–10,612Train to Komaki Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain
- Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane NKM - GAJ
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
8h 13m
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Showadori and arriving at Ginzan-onsen via 新潟駅前, Yamagata Station and Yamagata Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Oishida via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Nagano and Ginzan-onsen is 560 km. The road distance is 388 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Ginzan-onsen without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs ¥9000 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Nagano to Ginzan-onsen, including transfers.
Nagano to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Showadori station.
Nagano to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Ginzan-onsen is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs ¥9000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥10000 and takes 11h 47m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Ginzan-onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to Ginzan-onsen via Omiya Station, Oishida, and Ōishida-eki in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Showadori to Ginzan-onsen via 新潟駅前, 山形駅前, Yamagata Station, and Yamagata Airport in around 11h 47m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–16,000
Flights from Komaki Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–48,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Komaki Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–48,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Oishida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Showadori to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,700
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nagano to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Niigata-eki station.
Nagano to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Ginzan-onsen is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Nagano to Ginzan-onsen.
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