There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Jōetsu by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Jōetsu is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Jōetsu is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Hakusan Koen mae and arriving at Joetsu IC Tomioka via Bandai City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Naoetsu via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Niigata and Jōetsu is 142 km. The road distance is 124.4 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Jōetsu without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Niigata to Jōetsu, including transfers.
Niigata to Jōetsu bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Bandai City station.
Niigata to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Jōetsu is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2100 - ¥4200 and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Niigata, 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 Bandai City to Joetsu IC Tomioka every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–3,900 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
- 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 Bandai City to Joetsu IC Tomioka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–3,900
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Jōetsu bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Joetsu IC Tomioka station.
Niigata to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naoetsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Jōetsu is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Niigata to Jōetsu.
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