There are 9 ways to get from Jōetsu to Aomori by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Saitama
best- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Shin Aomoritrain
7h 57m¥12,872–17,496Train
cheapest- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain
- Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain
- Take the train from Akita to Aomoritrain
10h 7m¥8,636–11,730Bus
- Take the bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Niigata Eki-Maebus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Sendaibus
- Take the bus from Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop to Aomori Stationbus
13h 29m¥10,040–15,841Drive 548.1 km
- Drive from Jōetsu to Aomoricar 548.1 km
7h 26m¥9,510–13,736Train to Niigata Airport, fly to Aomori
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain
- Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Aomori (AOJ)plane KIJ - AOJ
7h 55m¥53,076–83,800Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Niigata Eki-Maebus
- Take the train from Niigata to Akitatrain
- Take the train from Akita to Aomoritrain
10h 27m¥8,640–12,941Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Aomori
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Aomori (AOJ)plane HND - AOJ
7h 3m¥17,612–29,366Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Misawa, train
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Misawa (MSJ)plane HND - MSJ
- Take the train from Misawa to Aomoritrain
8h 1m¥26,462–54,516Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport, train
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)plane HND - ONJ
- Take the train from Takanosu(Jr) to Aomoritrain
8h 34m¥78,862–261,716
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Aomori (AOJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Aomori is to train which costs ¥8500 - ¥12000 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Aomori is to train and fly which takes 7h 3m and costs ¥17000 - ¥30000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jōetsu to Aomori station. However, there are services departing from Joetsu IC Tomioka and arriving at Aomori Station via Niigata and Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Aomori. However, there are services departing from Kasugayama and arriving at Shin Aomori via Joetsumyoko, Omiya Station and Morioka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Jōetsu and Aomori is 903 km. The road distance is 548.1 km.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Aomori without a car is to train via Saitama which takes 7h 57m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Jōetsu to Aomori, including transfers.
Jōetsu to Aomori bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Joetsu IC Tomioka station.
Jōetsu to Aomori train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Joetsumyoko station.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Aomori is to train via Saitama which takes 7h 57m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥16000 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Jōetsu, Japan and Aomori, Japan?
You can take a train from Kasugayama to Shin Aomori via Joetsumyoko, Omiya Station, and Morioka in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Aomori Station via Niigata Eki-Mae, Niigata, Sendai, and Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop in around 13h 29m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Niigata Airport to Aomori via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥37,000–360,000
Flights from Niigata Airport to Aomori via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–110,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Aomori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–22,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Aomori via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–22,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Misawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–43,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Niigata Airport to Aomori via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥100,000–360,000
Flights from Niigata Airport to Aomori via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥100,000–360,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Odate–Noshiro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥70,000–250,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Joetsumyoko to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Morioka to Shin Aomori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naoetsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naoetsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Aomori
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akita to Aomori
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takanosu(Jr) to Aomori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 017-752-0330
- Website
- aoimorirailway.com
Train from Misawa to Aomori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,500
- Schedules at
- aoimorirailway.com
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Niigata Eki-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,900
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Niigata Eki-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,900
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0172-36-5061
- Website
- konanbus.com
Bus from Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop to Aomori Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–6,500
- Schedules at
- konanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jōetsu to Aomori bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Niigata Eki-Mae station.
Jōetsu to Aomori train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Aomori is 548 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Jōetsu to Aomori.
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