There are 5 ways to get from Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
5h 53m¥3,368–4,493Drive 145.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Nozawaonsencar 145.5 km
1h 54m¥2,525–3,647Bus via Takada Station
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus
6h 35m¥3,368–5,923Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain Toki
- Take the train from Takasaki to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
5h 56m¥5,645–7,469Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus Nozawa Onsen
6h 57m¥4,945–6,769
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen. However, there are services departing from Niigata Eki-Mae and arriving at Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Iiyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen station. However, there are services departing from Kobari and arriving at Liyama Station via Niigata and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Niigata (State) and Nozawaonsen is 197 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen, including transfers.
Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Niigata Eki-Mae station.
Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus via Takada Station, which costs ¥3300 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Niigata (State), Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Niigata Kotsu operates a bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–4,100 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Liyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
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
Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Takada Station.
Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Niigata (State) to Nozawaonsen.
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