There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku 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 33m¥4,306–5,474Bus via Kitaiiyama
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus
7h 34m¥2,940–9,694Bus
- 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
6h 3m¥5,500–10,770Drive 242.8 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Nozawaonsencar 242.8 km
3h 21m¥4,221–6,097
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen is to train which costs ¥4300 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku 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 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen station. However, there are services departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at Liyama Station via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Nozawaonsen is 264 km. The road distance is 242.8 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥4300 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 新宿 Shinjuku station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥4300 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?
You can take a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, Liyama Station, and Iiyama in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Nagano Station and Nagano Station East Exit in around 6h 3m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- 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/
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal to Nagano Station East Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–8,500
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Shinjuku to Nozawaonsen.
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