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 Shibuya to Ōmiyatrain Shounan Shinjuku Rain Kaisoku / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
3h 52m¥4,314–5,762Drive 263.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Shibuya to Jōetsucar 263.3 km
3h 39m¥4,005–5,784Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus
6h 9mTrain via Yuzawa
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Echigo Yuzawatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Naoetsutrain Hokuhoku Sen
5h 1m¥4,044–5,322
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shibuya to Jōetsu is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Shibuya to Jōetsu is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
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 Shibuya and arriving at Kasugayama via Omiya Station and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
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 52m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 Omiya Station.
The best way to get from Shibuya to Jōetsu is to train which takes 3h 52m 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 Shibuya to Kasugayama via Omiya Station and Joetsumyoko in around 3h 52m. 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
- JR EAST
Train from Shibuya to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Echigo Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Echigo Yuzawa 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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