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

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

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  1. Train via Toyama

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    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain train Tsurugi
    3h 50m
    ¥4,672–6,596

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kida to Kanazawabus bus
    2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain train
    3. Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain train
    4h 37m
    ¥5,094–7,229

  3. Drive 313.8 km

    1. Drive from Jōetsu to Tsurugacar car 313.8 km
    3h 30m
    ¥5,449–7,870

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kasugayama to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    2. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain train
    5h
    ¥6,379–8,830

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  • Distance: 317.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Kasugayama to Tsuruga via Joetsumyoko and Toyama in around 3h 50m.

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