There are 4 ways to get from Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Liyama Station to Omiya Stationtrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Oishidatrain Tsubasa
8h 23m¥10,034–13,034Drive 346.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsencar 346.8 km
4h 53m¥6,008–8,678Train, bus
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain
- Take the bus from Niigata to Yamagatabus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
12h 59m¥8,380–10,680Bus
- Take the bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus
- Take the bus from Nagano 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
14h 10m¥10,260–12,674
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal and arriving at Ginzan-onsen via Nagano, 新潟駅前, Yamagata Station and Yamagata Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Nozawaonsen station to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Liyama Station and arriving at Oishida via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Nozawaonsen and Ginzan-onsen is 605 km. The road distance is 346.8 km.
The best way to get from Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen, including transfers.
Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal station.
Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Liyama Station.
The best way to get from Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥13000 and takes 14h 10m.
What companies run services between Nozawaonsen, Japan and Ginzan-onsen, Japan?
You can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Ginzan-onsen via Iiyama, Liyama Station, Omiya Station, Oishida, and Ōishida-eki in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Ginzan-onsen via Nagano, 新潟駅前, 山形駅前, Yamagata Station, and Yamagata Airport in around 14h 10m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Liyama Station to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Oishida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- 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 新潟駅前 to 山形駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,700
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
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
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Nagano Station East Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station East Exit.
Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen is 347 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Nozawaonsen to Ginzan-onsen.
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