There are 5 ways to get from Yokohama to Jōetsu by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
4h 5m¥4,780–6,419Drive 287 km
cheapest- Drive from Yokohama to Jōetsucar 287 km
4h 5m¥4,389–6,340Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus
8h 11mFly, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Toyama Airport (TOY)plane HND - TOY
- Take the train from Toyama to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Kasugayamatrain
6h 8m¥49,770–85,971Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from Yokohama to Takasakitrain Toukaidouhonsen / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
5h 52m¥4,990–6,460
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Toyama Airport (TOY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yokohama to Jōetsu is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Yokohama to Jōetsu is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Yokohama to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Yokohama Doll Museum and arriving at Kida via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Yokohama to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Yokohama and arriving at Kasugayama via Tōkyō Station and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Yokohama and Jōetsu is 319 km. The road distance is 287 km.
The best way to get from Yokohama to Jōetsu without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Yokohama to Jōetsu, including transfers.
Yokohama to Jōetsu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Yokohama to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Yokohama to Jōetsu is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Yokohama, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Joetsumyoko every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,100–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yokohama Doll Museum to Kida via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Station West Exit, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Nagano Station, and Nagano in around 8h 11m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Toyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥46,000–48,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Toyama to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yokohama to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
Train from Joetsumyoko to Kasugayama
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥170–240
- Schedules at
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Yokohama to Jōetsu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Yokohama to Jōetsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yokohama to Jōetsu is 287 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Yokohama to Jōetsu.
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