There are 3 ways to get from Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Liyama Station to Takasakitrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
5h 35m¥3,950–5,250Drive 113.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsencar 113.4 km
1h 56m¥1,969–2,844Bus
- Take the bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus Nozawa Onsen
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
8h 31m¥6,540–10,944
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen. However, there are services departing from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal and arriving at 月見橋 via Nagano, 草津温泉 and 中之条駅(1番のりば). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Nozawaonsen station to Shima Onsen. However, there are services departing from Liyama Station and arriving at Nakanojo via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Nozawaonsen and Shima Onsen is 217 km. The road distance is 113.4 km.
The best way to get from Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen, including transfers.
Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal station.
Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Liyama Station.
The best way to get from Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥11000 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Nozawaonsen, Japan and Shima Onsen, Japan?
You can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to 月見橋 via Iiyama, Liyama Station, Takasaki, Nakanojo, and 中之条駅(1番のりば) in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to 月見橋 via Nagano, 草津温泉, 長野原草津口, 長野原草津口 Naganoharakusatsuguchi, 中之条 Nakanojō, and 中之条駅(1番のりば) in around 8h 31m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Liyama Station to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nakanojo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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 Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station East Exit.
Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Nozawaonsen to Shima Onsen.
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