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How to get fromShibuya to Jōetsuby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shibuya to Jōetsu by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shibuya to Ōmiyatrain train Shounan Shinjuku Rain Kaisoku / ...
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Joetsumyokotrain train Hakutaka
    3h 51m
    ¥4,314–5,822

  2. Train via Yuzawa

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ōmiya to Echigo-Yuzawatrain train Tanigawa / ...
    2. Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Naoetsutrain train Hokuhoku Sen
    5h 18m
    ¥4,044–5,322

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus bus
    6h 9m

  4. Drive  263.3 km

    1. Drive from Shibuya to Jōetsucar car 263.3 km
    3h 39m
    ¥4,546–6,567

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  • Distance: 290.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kida via Nagano Station and Nagano in around 6h 9m.

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