There are 4 ways to get from Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-eki by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Saigata to Muikamachitrain [159038] Hokuhoku / ...
- Take the train from Muikamachi to Echigo-Yuzawatrain [15622] Jr Joetsu / ...
3h 19m¥1,414–1,868Drive 76.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-ekicar 76.1 km
1h 15m¥1,317–1,902Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Niigata Eki-Maebus
- Take the train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawatrain Toki / ...
4h 19m¥3,740–6,141Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-ekitaxi 76.1 km
1h 15m¥30,000–37,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-eki is to train which costs ¥1400 - ¥1900 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-eki is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-eki. However, there are services departing from Naoetsu and arriving at Echigo-Yuzawa via Saigata and Muikamachi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Jōetsu and Gala Yuzawa-eki is 87 km. The road distance is 76.1 km.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-eki without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-eki, including transfers.
Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-eki train services, operated by Hokuetsu Express, depart from Saigata station.
Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-eki train services, operated by Hokuetsu Express, arrive at Muikamachi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-eki is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Jōetsu to Gala Yuzawa-eki.
There are 159+ hotels available in Gala Yuzawa-eki.
What companies run services between Jōetsu, Japan and Gala Yuzawa-eki, Japan?
You can take a train from Naoetsu to Gala Yuzawa-eki via Saigata, Muikamachi, and Echigo-Yuzawa in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 025-752-0770
- Website
- Hokuetsu Express
Train from Saigata to Muikamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Schedules at
- Hokuetsu Express
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Muikamachi to Echigo-Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥350–480
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Echigo Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- ¥30,000–37,000
Kubiki Hire
- Phone
- +81 25-524-2525
- Website
- kubiki-haiya.com
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