There are 3 ways to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aizu-wakamatsu to Niigata Bandai City Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bandai City to Joetsu IC Tomiokabus
4h 59m¥4,493–7,277Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Niitsutrain [16953] JR Ban-etsu-West / ...
- Take the train from Niitsu to Naoetsutrain [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
5h 51m¥3,474–4,568Drive 205.8 km
- Drive from Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsucar 205.8 km
2h 50m¥3,564–5,147
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Aizu-wakamatsu and arriving at Joetsu IC Tomioka via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Aizu-Wakamatsu and arriving at Naoetsu via Niitsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Aizuwakamatsu and Jōetsu is 241 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.
The best way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs ¥4400 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu, including transfers.
Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Aizu-wakamatsu station.
Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Aizu-Wakamatsu station.
The best way to get from Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs ¥4400 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Aizuwakamatsu, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?
You can take a bus from Aizu-wakamatsu to Joetsu IC Tomioka via Niigata Bandai City Bus Center and Bandai City in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Naoetsu via Niitsu in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Niitsu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niitsu to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Aizu-wakamatsu to Niigata Bandai City Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,400
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
Bus from Bandai City to Joetsu IC Tomioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,900
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Niigata Bandai City Bus Center station.
Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niitsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Aizuwakamatsu to Jōetsu.
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