There are 4 ways to get from Jōetsu to Shinjuku by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Omiya Stationtrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Shinjuku Stationtrain Saikyousen / ...
3h 31m¥4,272–5,796Bus
- Take the bus from Kida to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Shimo-Ochiaibus
5h¥7,025–8,325Drive 259.2 km
- Drive from Jōetsu to Shinjukucar 259.2 km
3h 39m¥4,466–6,451Train, bus
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain [17860] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
- Take the bus from Nagano Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
7h 18m¥5,579–9,867
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Shinjuku is to train which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Shinjuku is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jōetsu to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from Kida and arriving at Shimo-Ochiai via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Shinjuku station. However, there are services departing from Kasugayama and arriving at Shinjuku Station via Joetsumyoko and Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Jōetsu and Shinjuku is 288 km. The road distance is 259.2 km.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Shinjuku without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Jōetsu to Shinjuku, including transfers.
Jōetsu to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Kida station.
Jōetsu to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Joetsumyoko station.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Shinjuku is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥8500 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Jōetsu, Japan and Shinjuku, Japan?
You can take a train from Kasugayama to Shinjuku Station via Joetsumyoko and Ōmiya in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kida to Shimo-Ochiai via Nagano in around 5h.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Joetsumyoko to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ōmiya to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Kida to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,825
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Shimo-Ochiai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Jōetsu to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.
Jōetsu to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Shinjuku is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Jōetsu to Shinjuku.
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