There are 4 ways to get from Sendai to Nozawaonsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiyatrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
5h 30m¥8,082–10,303Drive 352.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai to Nozawaonsencar 352.1 km
5h 3m¥6,108–8,823Bus
- Take the bus from Hirosedori to Niigatabus
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus
10h 49m¥8,700–12,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from 仙台駅東口 to 高崎駅東口bus 高速バス 群馬~仙台線
- Take the train from Takasaki to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
11h 24m¥8,400–10,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Nozawaonsen is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Nozawaonsen is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Nozawaonsen. However, there are services departing from Hirosedori and arriving at Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Niigata-eki and Nagano Station East Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Nozawaonsen station. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Liyama Station via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Sendai and Nozawaonsen is 530 km. The road distance is 352.1 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Nozawaonsen without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Sendai to Nozawaonsen, including transfers.
Sendai to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Hirosedori station.
Sendai to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Nozawaonsen is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥12000 and takes 10h 49m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Omiya Station, Liyama Station, and Iiyama in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hirosedori to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Niigata, Niigata-eki, and Nagano Station East Exit in around 10h 49m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Liyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Liyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedori to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- ncb.jp
Bus from 仙台駅東口 to 高崎駅東口
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Website
- https://ncb.jp/
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Niigata station.
Sendai to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Nozawaonsen is 352 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Sendai to Nozawaonsen.
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