What is the cheapest way to get from Nozawaonsen to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Nozawaonsen to Kobe is to bus and train which costs ¥7000 - ¥18000 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nozawaonsen to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Nozawaonsen to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs ¥16000 - ¥65000.

Is there a direct bus between Nozawaonsen and Kobe?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Nozawa Onsen and arriving at Sannomiya Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Nozawaonsen and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Nozawaonsen to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Kitaiiyama and arriving at Shin Kobe via Nagano and Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Nozawaonsen to Kobe?

The distance between Nozawaonsen and Kobe is 493 km. The road distance is 483.4 km.

How do I travel from Nozawaonsen to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Nozawaonsen to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nozawaonsen to Kobe?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Nozawaonsen to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nozawaonsen to Kobe bus from?

Nozawaonsen to Kobe bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Nozawa Onsen station.

Where do I catch the Nozawaonsen to Kobe train from?

Nozawaonsen to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.

Where does the Nozawaonsen to Kobe bus arrive?

Nozawaonsen to Kobe bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Sannomiya Station.

Where does the Nozawaonsen to Kobe train arrive?

Nozawaonsen to Kobe train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.

Can I drive from Nozawaonsen to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Nozawaonsen to Kobe is 483 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Nozawaonsen to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Nozawaonsen to Kobe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car

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There are 9 ways to get from Nozawaonsen to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
8h 5m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Kyoto Stationbus
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Motomachitrain
11h 50m
¥6,980–17,594
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Nozawa Onsen to Sannomiya Stationnightbus
10h 28m
¥9,500–13,000
Drive 483.4 km
1. Drive from Nozawaonsen to Kobecar 483.4 km
7h 4m
¥8,325–12,024
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
6h 22m
¥15,960–61,520
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
6h 50m
¥16,600–26,370
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kitaiiyama to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
7h 11m
¥16,910–35,200
Train to Niigata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
8h 30m
¥23,340–45,720
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
7h 35m
¥25,710–38,450

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB) flights

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1h 14mAverage Duration

¥11,397Cheapest Price

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Distance: 493.4 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Shin Kobe via Kita-Iiyama, Kitaiiyama, Nagano, and Nagoya in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, Nagaden Bus operates a vehicle from Nozawa Onsen to Sannomiya Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥9,500–13,000 and the journey takes 10h 28m.

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