There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Nozawaonsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Liyama Stationtrain Hakutaka
3h 15m¥4,286–5,341Bus
- 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 249 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Nozawaonsencar 249 km
3h 24m¥4,324–6,245
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Nozawaonsen is to train which costs ¥4200 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Nozawaonsen is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo 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 Tokyo station to Nozawaonsen station. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Liyama Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Tokyo and Nozawaonsen is 266 km. The road distance is 249 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nozawaonsen without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Tokyo to Nozawaonsen, including transfers.
Tokyo to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Nozawaonsen is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Liyama Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,600–4,800 and the journey takes 1h 50m. 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 Tōkyō Station to Liyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Nozawaonsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Tokyo to Nozawaonsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Liyama Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Nozawaonsen is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Tokyo to Nozawaonsen.
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