There are 4 ways to get from Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ja / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
4h 45m¥4,458–5,724Drive 244.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsencar 244.8 km
3h 23m¥4,217–6,092Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus Nozawa Onsen
7h 5m¥5,658–11,224Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
5h 52m¥4,458–6,024
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Nagano Station East Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen station. However, there are services departing from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa and arriving at Liyama Station via 新宿 Shinjuku and Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Shimo-kitazawa Station and Nozawaonsen is 269 km. The road distance is 244.8 km.
The best way to get from Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen, including transfers.
Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 新宿 Shinjuku station.
The best way to get from Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Shimo-kitazawa Station, Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?
You can take a train from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via 新宿 Shinjuku, 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, Liyama Station, and Iiyama in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via 新宿 Shinjuku, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Nagano Station, and Nagano Station East Exit in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Liyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Liyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Shimo-kitazawa Station to Nozawaonsen.
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