There are 5 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagaoka
best- Take the train from Ueno Station to Nagaokatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Naoetsutrain [17898] Jr Shinetsu / ...
3h 42m¥4,589–5,989Train via Takasaki
cheapest- Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
4h 43m¥4,316–5,704Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus
7h 27mDrive 264.5 km
- Drive from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsucar 264.5 km
3h 43m¥4,598–6,641Train
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
3h 47m¥4,371–6,025
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu is to train via Takasaki which costs ¥4300 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu is to train via Nagaoka which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kida via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) station to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Ueno Station and arriving at Naoetsu via Nagaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Ueno (Station) and Jōetsu is 312 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.
The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu without a car is to train via Nagaoka which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu, including transfers.
Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno Station.
The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu is to train via Nagaoka which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Ueno Station to Naoetsu via Nagaoka in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 上野 Ueno to Kida via Kanda, Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Nagano Station, and Nagano in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Ueno Station to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagaoka to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 上野 Ueno to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagaoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu.
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