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How to get fromZao Onsen to Nozawaonsenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Zao Onsen to Nozawaonsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kaminoyamaonsen to Omiya Stationtrain train Tsubasa
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Liyama Stationtrain train Hakutaka
    6h 19m
    ¥13,166–16,787

  2. Drive 296.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zao Onsen to Nozawaonsencar car 296.9 km
    4h 15m
    ¥5,144–7,429

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Teppomachi to Niigatabus bus Yamagata
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain train [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
    10h 43m
    ¥5,840–8,501

  4. Bus via Takada Station

    1. Take the bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前bus bus 山形〜新潟
    2. Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus bus
    11h 25m
    ¥5,740–8,931

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Naganobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus bus
    11h 49m
    ¥7,340–9,801

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  • Distance: 549.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Zao Onsen, Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via Kaminoyamaonsen, Omiya Station, Liyama Station, and Iiyama in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal via 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, 鉄砲町, 新潟駅前, Niigata Eki-Mae, Takada Station, Takada(Niigata), Joetsumyoko, Liyama Station, and Iiyama in around 11h 25m.

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