There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Nozawaonsen by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Toppara to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus Nozawa Onsen
5h 24m¥4,800–6,500Drive 145.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Nozawaonsencar 145.5 km
1h 54m¥2,525–3,647Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
5h 51m¥3,345–4,469
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Nozawaonsen is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Nozawaonsen is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Nozawaonsen. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Nagano Station East Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Nozawaonsen station. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Liyama Station via Niigata and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Niigata and Nozawaonsen is 406 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Nozawaonsen without a car is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Niigata to Nozawaonsen, including transfers.
Niigata to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Toppara station.
Niigata to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Nozawaonsen is to bus which takes 5h 24m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3300 - ¥4500 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?
You can take a bus from Toppara to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Nagano Station East Exit in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Toppara to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- 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 to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.
Niigata to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Nozawaonsen is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Niigata to Nozawaonsen.
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