There are 7 ways to get from Jōetsu to Nagoya by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain [17860] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
- Take the train from Nagano to Chikusatrain Shinano 12 / ...
5h 24m¥4,879–6,467Train, bus
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)train
- Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyamatrain
- Take the bus from Toyama to Midland Square Maebus
6h 34m¥5,206–8,487Drive 305 km
- Drive from Jōetsu to Nagoyacar 305 km
4h 51m¥5,259–7,596Train, fly to Komaki Airport
- Take the train from Kasugayama to Niigatatrain
- Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane KIJ - NKM
5h 26m¥23,838–73,805Bus
- Take the bus from Kida to Kanazawabus Niigata
- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Nagoya
7h 7m¥6,265–10,115Train, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Take the train from Kasugayama to Niigatatrain
- Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane KIJ - NGO
5h 58m¥45,018–93,905Train, fly to Osaka International Airport
- Take the train from Kasugayama to Niigatatrain
- Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain
7h 2m
Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Komaki Airport (NKM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Nagoya is to train which costs ¥4800 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Nagoya is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jōetsu to Nagoya. However, there are services departing from Kida and arriving at Meitetsu Bus Center via Kanazawa Station West Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Nagoya. However, there are services departing from Kasugayama and arriving at Chikusa via Myoko-Kogen and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Jōetsu and Nagoya is 314 km. The road distance is 305 km.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Nagoya without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Jōetsu to Nagoya, including transfers.
Jōetsu to Nagoya bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Kida station.
Jōetsu to Nagoya train services, operated by Shinano Railway, depart from Myoko-Kogen station.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Nagoya is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥11000 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Jōetsu, Japan and Nagoya, Japan?
You can take a train from Kasugayama to Chikusa via Myoko-Kogen and Nagano in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kida to Meitetsu Bus Center via Kanazawa and Kanazawa Station West Gate in around 7h 7m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Niigata Airport to Komaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–70,000
Flights from Niigata Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥33,000–40,000
- Website
- blue-panorama.com
Flights from Niigata Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥42,000–90,000
- Website
- ibexair.co.jp
Flights from Niigata Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–37,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Niigata Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–140,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Niigata Airport to Komaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–70,000
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagano to Chikusa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Osaka to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Chikusa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kasugayama to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kasugayama to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kasugayama to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
Train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
- Phone
- 076-431-3409
- Website
- Ainokaze Toyama Railway
Train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Ainokaze Toyama Railway
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Toyama to Midland Square Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kida to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,200
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Jōetsu to Nagoya bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa station.
Jōetsu to Nagoya train services, operated by Shinano Railway, arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Nagoya is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Jōetsu to Nagoya.
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