What is the cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) is to train via Yuzawa which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Jōetsu and Ueno (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station). However, there are services departing from Kida and arriving at 上野広小路 via Nagano and 高田馬場駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Jōetsu and Ueno (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station). However, there are services departing from Kasugayama and arriving at 上野 Ueno via Joetsumyoko and 大宮 Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station)?

The distance between Jōetsu and Ueno (Station) is 286 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.

How do I travel from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) bus from?

Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Kida station.

Where do I catch the Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) train from?

Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Joetsumyoko station.

Train or bus from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station)?

The best way to get from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥9000 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) bus arrive?

Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.

Where does the Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) train arrive?

Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.

Can I drive from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station).

Where can I stay near Ueno (Station)?

There are 12935+ hotels available in Ueno (Station).

Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station) by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Omiya Stationtrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 上野 Uenotrain Ju / ...
3h 20m
¥4,252–5,746
Train via Yuzawa
cheapest
1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Echigo-Yuzawatrain
2. Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Kumagayatrain
3. Take the train from 熊谷 Kumagaya to 上野 Uenotrain Ju
4h 36m
¥3,949–5,288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kida to Naganobus
2. Take the bus from Nagano to Shimo-Ochiaibus
6h 11m
¥7,235–8,535
Drive 264.5 km
1. Drive from Jōetsu to Ueno (Station)car 264.5 km
3h 44m
¥4,567–6,597

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Distance: 286.3 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Jōetsu, Japan and Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a train from Kasugayama to 上野 Ueno via Joetsumyoko, Omiya Station, and 大宮 Ōmiya in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kida to Ueno (Station) via Nagano, Shimo-Ochiai, 高田馬場駅前, and 上野広小路 in around 6h 11m.

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