There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Yudanakatrain [161124] Ltd. Exp. Snow Monkey / ...
4h 48m¥4,419–5,844Bus via Shinshunakano
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus
7h 8m¥2,690–9,393Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Snow Monkey Parkbus Shiga Kogen
5h 59m¥5,700–10,770Drive 216.5 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Shibu Onsencar 216.5 km
3h 11m¥3,757–5,426
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Snow Monkey Park via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Shibu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Yudanaka via Tōkyō Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Shibu Onsen is 268 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Shibu Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Shibu Onsen via Tōkyō Station, Nagano, and Yudanaka in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shibu Onsen via Nagano Station, Nagano, and Snow Monkey Park in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- nagaden-net.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Yudanaka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- https://www.nagaden-net.co.jp.e.yv.hp.transer.com/?lang=eng
- 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
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Snow Monkey Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.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 Shibu Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Shinjuku to Shibu Onsen.
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