What is the cheapest way to get from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu?

The cheapest way to get from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu is to train which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu?

The fastest way to get from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.

Is there a direct train between Urasa (Station) and Jōetsu?

No, there is no direct train from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Urasa and arriving at Naoetsu via Muikamachi and Saigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu?

The distance between Urasa (Station) and Jōetsu is 79 km. The road distance is 77.3 km.

How do I travel from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu without a car?

The best way to get from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.

How long does it take to get from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu train from?

Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu train services, operated by Hokuetsu Express, depart from Muikamachi station.

Where does the Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu train arrive?

Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu train services, operated by Hokuetsu Express, arrive at Saigata station.

Can I drive from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu.

Where can I stay near Jōetsu?

There are 32+ hotels available in Jōetsu.

Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsu by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Muikamachi to Saigatatrain [159031] Hokuhoku / ...
1h 54m
¥1,313–1,968
Drive 77.3 km
1. Drive from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsucar 77.3 km
1h 13m
¥1,331–1,923
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Urasa (Station) to Jōetsutaxi 77.3 km
1h 13m
¥36,000–43,000
Train via Miyauchi(Niigata)
1. Take the train from Urasa to Miyauchi(Niigata)train Jouetsusen / ...
2. Take the train from Miyauchi(Niigata) to Naoetsutrain Shin'etsuhonsen / ...
2h 24m
¥1,733–2,336

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Distance: 79 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Urasa (Station), Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?

Hokuetsu Express operates a train from Muikamachi to Saigata hourly. Tickets cost ¥900–1,100 and the journey takes 53 min. JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 3 hours.

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