What is the cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station?

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station is to train which costs ¥2600 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station?

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro and Echigo-Yuzawa Station?

No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station. However, there are services departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at Echigo-Yuzawa via Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station?

The distance between Ikebukuro and Echigo-Yuzawa Station is 173 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.

How do I travel from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station without a car?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3500.

How long does it take to get from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station train from?

Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Where does the Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station train arrive?

Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.

Can I drive from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station.

Where can I stay near Echigo-Yuzawa Station?

There are 171+ hotels available in Echigo-Yuzawa Station.

Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ja / ...
2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Echigo-Yuzawatrain Tanigawa / ...
2h 48m
¥2,640–3,489
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 高崎駅東口bus 高速バス前橋・高崎～池袋・新宿線 / ...
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Echigo-Yuzawatrain Tanigawa / ...
3h 21m
¥2,450–3,800
Drive 180.1 km
1. Drive from Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa Stationcar 180.1 km
2h 19m
¥3,120–4,507

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Distance: 173.3 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan and Echigo-Yuzawa Station, Japan?

You can take a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to Echigo-Yuzawa via 大宮 Ōmiya and Ōmiya in around 2h 48m.

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