There are 3 ways to get from Niigata Station to Jōetsu by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Station to Jōetsu is to train which costs ¥2000 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Station to Jōetsu is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Niigata Eki-Mae and arriving at Joetsu IC Tomioka. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Niigata and arriving at Naoetsu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Niigata Station and Jōetsu is 136 km. The road distance is 128.8 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Jōetsu without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2700.
The train from Niigata to Naoetsu takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Niigata Station to Jōetsu bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Niigata Eki-Mae station.
Niigata Station to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Jōetsu is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Niigata Station, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Naoetsu every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Niigata Kotsu operates a bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Joetsu IC Tomioka every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Joetsu IC Tomioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata Station to Jōetsu bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Joetsu IC Tomioka station.
Niigata Station to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naoetsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Station to Jōetsu is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Niigata Station to Jōetsu.
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