There are 3 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Yuzawa
best- Take the train from Ueno Station to Echigo Yuzawatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Naoetsutrain Hokuhoku Sen
3h 44m¥3,899–5,051Drive 264.3 km
- Drive from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsucar 264.3 km
3h 43m¥4,019–5,805Train
- Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Jk / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
3h 58m¥4,251–5,682
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu is to train via Yuzawa which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
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 Echigo-Yuzawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Ueno (Station) and Jōetsu is 260 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.
The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu without a car is to train via Yuzawa which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu, including transfers.
Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno Station.
Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Echigo Yuzawa 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.
Book your Ueno (Station) to Jōetsu train tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Ueno Station to Naoetsu via Echigo-Yuzawa in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ueno Station to Echigo Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- 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
Train from 上野 Ueno to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥480–650
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 37+ hotels available in Jōetsu.




