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How to get fromJōetsu to Niigataby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jōetsu to Niigata by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Bandai Citybus bus
    2h 40m
    ¥2,210–4,054

  2. Train via Kashiwazaki

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Kashiwazakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Kashiwazaki to Yoshidatrain train
    3. Take the train from Yoshida to Kobaritrain train
    4h 5m
    ¥1,891–2,571

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain train Shin'etsuhonsen / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagaoka to Kobaritrain train Shin'etsuhonsen
    4h 2m
    ¥2,239–2,984

  4. Drive  124.3 km

    1. Drive from Jōetsu to Niigatacar car 124.3 km
    1h 23m
    ¥1,896–2,739

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  • Distance: 128.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

Niigata Kotsu operates a bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Bandai City every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Naoetsu to Kobari via Nagaoka in around 4h 2m.

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