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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Jōetsu to Kyoto

Composite routes from Jōetsu to Kyoto

Cheapest
5 h 11 min
Car
405 km.
from $22
Other
4 h 50 min
324 km.
from $150.20
7 h 28 min
Bus, Train
324 km.
from $91.02
6 h 30 min
Train, Plane
325 km.
from $159.85
6 h 45 min
Train, Plane
325 km.
from $188.71
6 h 54 min
Train, Plane
325 km.
from $211.86

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Fuji Dream
Website
Ibex Airlines
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 13m
Every day
$88.93–$254.07
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 16m
Every day
$101.63–$292.18
Fuji Dream
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$63.52–$203.26
Ibex Airlines
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$101.63–$292.18
Train operators
Found: 5
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Shinano Railway
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
43 min
Hourly
$29.22–$45.73
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
Call
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
56 min
Hourly
$22.87–$33.03
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
54 min
Every 20 minutes
0570-00-2486
0570-00-2486
Call
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
1h 33m
Hourly
$8.26–$11.43
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
Shinano Railway
Website
46 min
Hourly
$6.35–$8.26
Bus operators
Found: 3
Meitetsu Bus
Website
Hokutetsu Transportation
Website
Nagaden Bus
Website
Meitetsu Bus
Website
3h 50m
Hourly
$26.68–$43.19
052-582-5151
052-582-5151
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Hokutetsu Transportation
Website
2h 47m
Twice daily
$22.87–$33.03
076-234-0123
076-234-0123
Call
Nagaden Bus
Website
6h 2m
Once daily
$60.98–$69.87
026-295-8008
026-295-8008
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto is to drive which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 4h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct train between Jōetsu and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kasugayama and arriving at Kyoto via Jōetsumyōkō, Toyama and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Jōetsu to Kyoto?

The distance between Jōetsu and Kyoto is 412 km. The road distance is 409.4 km.

How do I travel from Jōetsu to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $81.52 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Jōetsu to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jōetsu to Kyoto train from?

Jōetsu to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Jōetsumyōkō station.

Where does the Jōetsu to Kyoto train arrive?

Jōetsu to Kyoto train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Toyama station.

Can I drive from Jōetsu to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Kyoto is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Jōetsu to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 2797+ hotels available in Kyoto. Prices start at $27.27 per night.
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