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How to get fromNozawaonsen to Zao Onsenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nozawaonsen to Zao Onsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Omiya Stationtrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    7h 52m
    ¥8,570–11,140

  2. Drive 300.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nozawaonsen to Zao Onsencar car 300.4 km
    4h 12m
    ¥5,204–7,516

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Niigata to Teppomachibus bus Yamagata
    10h 35m
    ¥6,140–8,510

  4. Bus via Takada Station

    1. Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus bus 山形〜新潟
    11h 22m
    ¥6,240–9,540

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus bus
    3. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus bus
    11h 43m
    ¥7,920–10,504

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  • Distance: 565.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Nozawaonsen, Japan and Zao Onsen, Japan?

You can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Zao Onsen via Iiyama, Liyama Station, Omiya Station, Yamagata, 山形駅前, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Zao Onsen via Iiyama, Liyama Station, Joetsumyoko, Takada(Niigata), Takada Station, Niigata Eki-Mae, 新潟駅前, 鉄砲町, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 11h 22m.

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