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

The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto is to train which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct train between Jōetsu and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kasugayama and arriving at Kyōto via Joetsumyoko, Toyama and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Jōetsu to Kyoto?

The distance between Jōetsu and Kyoto is 411 km. The road distance is 405.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jōetsu to Kyoto train from?

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

Where does the Jōetsu to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jōetsu to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Kyoto is 405 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Jōetsu to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3741+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Jōetsu to Kyoto - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain
2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
5h 15m
¥6,072–8,596
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain [17860] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Kyoto Stationbus
11h 1m
¥5,879–14,830
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kida to Kanazawabus
2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain
3. Take the bus from Fukui to Fukakusabus
7h 47m
¥7,474–10,609
Drive 405.3 km
1. Drive from Jōetsu to Kyotocar 405.3 km
5h 11m
¥7,032–10,157
Train to Niigata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 53m
¥16,426–41,450
Train to Niigata Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KIJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
6h 50m
¥46,696–100,000
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
6h 56m
¥17,962–27,016
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
4. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
7h 36m
¥24,742–36,746

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

54Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥13,264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.5 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Jōetsu, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Kasugayama to Kyōto via Joetsumyoko, Toyama, and Tsuruga in around 5h 15m.

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