There are 4 ways to get from Jōetsu to Niigata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
2h 2m¥2,176–2,900Drive 124.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Jōetsu to Niigatacar 124.3 km
1h 23m¥2,146–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Bandai Citybus
2h 40m¥2,210–4,054Train via Kasugayama
- Take the train from Kasugayama to Niigatatrain [187271] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 1
2h 11m¥2,218–2,955
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Niigata is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Jōetsu to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Joetsu IC Tomioka and arriving at Hakusan Koen mae via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Naoetsu and arriving at Aoyama(Niigata) via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Jōetsu and Niigata is 142 km. The road distance is 124.3 km.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Niigata without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2900.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Jōetsu to Niigata, including transfers.
Jōetsu to Niigata bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Joetsu IC Tomioka station.
Jōetsu to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Naoetsu station.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Niigata is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Jōetsu, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Naoetsu to Niigata every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kasugayama to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Joetsu IC Tomioka to Bandai City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,900
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Jōetsu to Niigata bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Bandai City station.
Jōetsu to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Niigata is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Jōetsu to Niigata.
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