What is the cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Myōkō?

The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Myōkō is to bus and train which costs ¥3100 - ¥6500 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Asakusa to Myōkō?

The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Myōkō is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Asakusa and Myōkō?

No, there is no direct train from Asakusa to Myōkō. However, there are services departing from 浅草 Asakusa and arriving at Arai(Niigata) via 秋葉原 Akihabara, Tōkyō Station and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Asakusa to Myōkō?

The distance between Asakusa and Myōkō is 294 km. The road distance is 272.2 km.

How do I travel from Asakusa to Myōkō without a car?

The best way to get from Asakusa to Myōkō without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.

How long does it take to get from Asakusa to Myōkō?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Asakusa to Myōkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Myōkō train from?

Asakusa to Myōkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Where does the Asakusa to Myōkō train arrive?

Asakusa to Myōkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.

Can I drive from Asakusa to Myōkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Asakusa to Myōkō is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Asakusa to Myōkō.

Where can I stay near Myōkō?

There are 389+ hotels available in Myōkō.

Asakusa to Myōkō - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Asakusa to Myōkō by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
3h 43m
¥4,495–6,186
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 上田駅前（１番のりば）bus 池袋～上田 / ...
2. Take the train from Ueda Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
7h 20m
¥3,150–6,190
Drive 272.2 km
1. Drive from Asakusa to Myōkōcar 272.2 km
3h 50m
¥4,712–6,806
Bus, train via Nagano
1. Take the bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Nagano Stationbus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain [17832] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
8h 24m
¥5,590–9,780

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Distance: 293.5 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Asakusa, Japan and Myōkō, Niigata, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Joetsumyoko every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,100–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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