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How to get fromNozawaonsen to Jōetsuby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Nozawaonsen to Jōetsu by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Iiyamabus bus
    2. Take the train from Liyama Station to Joetsumyokotrain train
    3. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Kasugayamatrain train
    2h 19m
    ¥3,454–4,181

  2. Drive  49.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nozawaonsen to Jōetsucar car 49.9 km
    52 min
    ¥861–1,243

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nozawaonsen to Jōetsutaxi taxi 49.9 km
    52 min
    ¥23,000–28,000

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  • Distance: 54 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Nozawaonsen, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Nozawaonsen to Jōetsu. However, you can take the taxi to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal, take the bus to Iiyama, walk to Liyama Station, take the train to Joetsumyoko, then take the train to Kasugayama. Alternatively, you can drive from Nozawaonsen to Jōetsu in around 52 min.

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