There are 4 ways to get from Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Naoetsu to Higashisanjotrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
2h 9m¥1,574–2,139Train via Nagaoka
cheapest- Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain [17910] Jr Shinetsu / ...
2h 43m¥1,569–2,084Bus
- Take the bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Niigata Eki-Maebus
3h 18m¥2,590–4,591Drive 97.3 km
- Drive from Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Stationcar 97.3 km
1h 6m¥1,690–2,441
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station is to train via Nagaoka which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station. However, there are services departing from Joetsu IC Tomioka and arriving at Niigata Eki-Mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station. However, there are services departing from Naoetsu and arriving at Tsubamesanjo via Higashisanjo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Jōetsu and Tsubamesanjo Station is 100 km. The road distance is 97.3 km.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station, including transfers.
Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Joetsu IC Tomioka station.
Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Naoetsu station.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Jōetsu, Japan and Tsubamesanjo Station, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Naoetsu to Higashisanjo every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,400–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, Niigata Kotsu operates a bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Niigata Eki-Mae every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Naoetsu to Higashisanjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naoetsu to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Niigata Eki-Mae station.
Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Higashisanjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Jōetsu to Tsubamesanjo Station.
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