What is the cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Ōta?

The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Ōta is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Ōta?

The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Ōta is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct train between Jōetsu and Ōta?

No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Ōta. However, there are services departing from Kasugayama and arriving at 太田 Ota via Joetsumyoko, 高崎 Takasaki and 伊勢崎 Isesaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Jōetsu to Ōta?

The distance between Jōetsu and Ōta is 227 km. The road distance is 182 km.

How do I travel from Jōetsu to Ōta without a car?

The best way to get from Jōetsu to Ōta without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4800.

How long does it take to get from Jōetsu to Ōta?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Jōetsu to Ōta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jōetsu to Ōta train from?

Jōetsu to Ōta train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Joetsumyoko station.

Where does the Jōetsu to Ōta train arrive?

Jōetsu to Ōta train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.

Can I drive from Jōetsu to Ōta?

Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Ōta is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Jōetsu to Ōta.

Where can I stay near Ōta?

There are 156+ hotels available in Ōta.

Jōetsu to Ōta - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Jōetsu to Ōta by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Takasakitrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 伊勢崎 Isesakitrain JR両毛線 JR Ryōmō Line / ...
3h 40m
¥3,512–4,786
Drive 182 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Jōetsu to Ōtacar 182 km
2h 54m
¥3,150–4,550
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Takasakitrain
2. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 熊谷 Kumagayatrain Ju
3. Take the bus from 熊谷駅 to 太田市役所前bus
4h 11m
¥3,622–4,796

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Distance: 227.1 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Jōetsu, Japan and Ōta, Gunma, Japan?

You can take a train from Kasugayama to 太田 Ota via Joetsumyoko, Takasaki, 高崎 Takasaki, and 伊勢崎 Isesaki in around 3h 40m.

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