There are 3 ways to get from Tōkamachi to Jōetsu by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tokamachi to Saigatatrain [159031] Hokuhoku / ...
- Take the train from Saigata to Naoetsutrain [17898] Jr Shinetsu / ...
1h 37m¥862–1,102Drive 56 km
- Drive from Tōkamachi to Jōetsucar 56 km
53 min¥971–1,402Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tōkamachi to Jōetsutaxi 56 km
53 min¥22,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tōkamachi to Jōetsu is to train which costs ¥850 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Tōkamachi to Jōetsu is to drive which takes 53 min and costs ¥950 - ¥1400.
No, there is no direct train from Tōkamachi to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Tokamachi and arriving at Naoetsu via Saigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Tōkamachi and Jōetsu is 51 km. The road distance is 56 km.
The best way to get from Tōkamachi to Jōetsu without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥850 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Tōkamachi to Jōetsu, including transfers.
Tōkamachi to Jōetsu train services, operated by Hokuetsu Express, depart from Tokamachi station.
Tōkamachi to Jōetsu train services, operated by Hokuetsu Express, arrive at Saigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tōkamachi to Jōetsu is 56 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Tōkamachi to Jōetsu.
There are 31+ hotels available in Jōetsu.
What companies run services between Tōkamachi, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Tokamachi to Naoetsu via Saigata in around 1h 37m.
- Phone
- 025-752-0770
- Website
- Hokuetsu Express
Train from Tokamachi to Saigata
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–850
- Schedules at
- Hokuetsu Express
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Saigata to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥160–290
- Website
- JR EAST
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–28,000
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