There are 4 ways to get from Shibuya to Jōetsu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Js / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
3h 53m¥4,318–5,827Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus
6h 9mDrive 263.3 km
- Drive from Shibuya to Jōetsucar 263.3 km
3h 39m¥4,574–6,607Train via Nagano
- Take the train from Ueno to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Kasugayamatrain
5h 43m¥4,864–6,490
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shibuya to Jōetsu is to train which costs ¥4300 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Shibuya to Jōetsu is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shibuya to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kida via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Shibuya to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from 渋谷 Shibuya and arriving at Kasugayama via Omiya Station and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Shibuya and Jōetsu is 291 km. The road distance is 263.3 km.
The best way to get from Shibuya to Jōetsu without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Shibuya to Jōetsu, including transfers.
Shibuya to Jōetsu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shibuya to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 渋谷 Shibuya station.
The best way to get from Shibuya to Jōetsu is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Shibuya, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?
You can take a train from 渋谷 Shibuya to Kasugayama via 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, and Joetsumyoko in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kida via Nagano Station and Nagano in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ueno to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Website
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Kasugayama
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- 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
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Kida
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shibuya to Jōetsu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Shibuya to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shibuya to Jōetsu is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Shibuya to Jōetsu.
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