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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Osaka to Jōetsu

Composite routes from Osaka to Jōetsu

Cheapest
5 h 50 min
Car
447 km.
from $24
Other
5 h 15 min
366 km.
from $160.47
11 h 28 min
Bus, Train
366 km.
from $57.62
7 h 58 min
Bus, Train
366 km.
from $82.28
6 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
366 km.
from $164.89
6 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
366 km.
from $184.57
6 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
366 km.
from $203.76

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tsuruga to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.19–$63.52
Train from Toyama to Jōetsumyōkō
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$45.73
Train from Fukui to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Niigata to Nagaoka
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.60–$34.30
Train from Tōkyō Station to Jōetsumyōkō
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$57.17–$82.57
Train from Nagano to Jōetsumyōkō
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.60–$35.57

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$41.92
Train from Niigata to Nagaoka
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41
Train from Nagaoka to Naoetsu
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Nagaoka
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.35–$9.53
Train from Nagaoka to Naoetsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.26–$11.43
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.07

Shinano Railway

Website:
shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.26

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
8h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$59.71

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Kanazawa to Kida
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$31.76

Keifuku Bus

Phone:
0776-24-4890
Website:
bus.keifuku.co.jp/hw/osaka.shtml
Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Fukui
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.95–$52.09

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Jōetsu is to bus and train which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Jōetsu is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Jōetsu?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Kasugayama via Tsuruga, Toyama and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Osaka to Jōetsu?

The distance between Osaka and Jōetsu is 450 km. The road distance is 458.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Jōetsu without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $86.96 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Osaka to Jōetsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Jōetsu train from?

Osaka to Jōetsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Where does the Osaka to Jōetsu train arrive?

Osaka to Jōetsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Osaka to Jōetsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Jōetsu is 458 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Osaka to Jōetsu.

Where can I stay near Jōetsu?

There are 16+ hotels available in Jōetsu. Prices start at $29.03 per night.
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