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Results from Niigata to Joetsu on Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Rail passes available for your trip from Niigata to Joetsu
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PASS
5 days
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We, 11/02
NIIGATA All Stations |
Su, 15/02
JOETSU Joetsumyoko |
¥ 27,000
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PASS
7 days
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We, 11/02
NIIGATA All Stations |
Tu, 17/02
JOETSU Joetsumyoko |
¥ 50,000
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Train routes from Niigata (Niigata) to Joetsu (Joetsumyoko Station)
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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SHIRAYUKI 2
2h 04m
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07:35
We, 11/02
NIIGATA Niigata |
09:39
We, 11/02
JOETSU Joetsumyoko |
¥ 4,790
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How to get from Niigata to Joetsu
The easiest way to travel from Niigata to Joetsu is by train.
How far is Niigata from Joetsu?
The travel distance between Niigata and Joetsu is 145 km. The best option to travel from Niigata to Joetsu is taking a train.
How long does it take to get from Niigata to Joetsu?
It takes about 2 hours to get from Niigata to Joetsu by train.
What types of trains operate the route Niigata to Joetsu?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Niigata to Joetsu.
JR East operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Niigata and Joetsu.
- - The Limited Express Shirayuki runs between Niigata and Joetsu.
Limited Express trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Limited Express trains offer three passenger classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars.
Travellers with JR East Nagano-Niigata Area Pass (5-day) can travel in Non-reserved Seat or receive the tickets for Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Reserved Seat (Green Car) from the ticket vending machine before boarding.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Niigata to Joetsu depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Niigata Station located in Chuo-ku, Niigata.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Niigata to Joetsu arrive?
Limited Express trains arrive at Joetsumyoko Station located in Jōetsu, Niigata.
Where to travel next from Joetsu?
From Joetsu, you can return by train to Niigata on Limited Express.