There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Nozawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sakudairatrain Hakutaka
1h 58m¥2,581–3,418Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 野沢［佐久市］（おりば）bus 池袋～佐久
4h 27m¥1,917–3,641Bus via Sakudaira
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sakudairabus To Saku
3h 39m¥3,290–3,670Drive 165.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Nozawacar 165.3 km
2h 29m¥2,862–4,133
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Nozawa is to train which costs ¥2500 - ¥3500 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nozawa is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Nozawa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Sakudaira via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Nozawa. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Nakagomi via Saku-Daira. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Tokyo and Nozawa is 171 km. The road distance is 165.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nozawa without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Tokyo to Nozawa, including transfers.
Tokyo to Nozawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Nozawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nozawa is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus via Sakudaira, which costs ¥3200 - ¥3700 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Nozawa, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Sakudaira every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,200 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sakudaira 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,100–3,400 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Sakudaira
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sakudaira
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–3,400
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 野沢［佐久市］（おりば）
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–3,400
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Nozawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Sakudaira station.
Tokyo to Nozawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sakudaira station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nozawa is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Tokyo to Nozawa.
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