There are 4 ways to get from Nagano to Nozawa Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niitsutrain
- Take the train from Niitsu to Nozawatrain
6h 1m¥3,843–5,332Bus
- Take the bus from Showadori to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from Niigata Station to Nishiaizu ICbus
6h 8m¥5,200–5,900Drive 240.7 km
- Drive from Nagano to Nozawa Stationcar 240.7 km
3h 8m¥4,146–5,988Train via Myoko-Kogen
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niitsutrain
- Take the train from Niitsu to Nozawatrain
7h 39m¥4,239–5,708
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Nozawa Station is to train which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Nozawa Station is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Nozawa Station. However, there are services departing from Showadori and arriving at Nishiaizu IC via Niigata Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano to Nozawa Station. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Nozawa via Joetsumyoko and Niitsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Nagano and Nozawa Station is 260 km. The road distance is 240.7 km.
The best way to get from Nagano to Nozawa Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Nagano to Nozawa Station, including transfers.
Nagano to Nozawa Station bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Showadori station.
Nagano to Nozawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Nozawa Station is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Nagano, Japan and Nozawa Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to Nozawa via Joetsumyoko and Niitsu in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Showadori to Nozawa Station via Niigata-eki, Niigata Station, and Nishiaizu IC in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niitsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niitsu to Nozawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Niitsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niitsu to Nozawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- 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
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Station to Nishiaizu IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nagano to Nozawa Station bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Niigata-eki station.
Nagano to Nozawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Nozawa Station is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Nagano to Nozawa Station.
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