| Cheapest Transport | $42 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 16m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:24 PM |
| Latest Departure | 10:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 423 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Hokuriku Shinkansen, Osaka Sayama Kotsu WL02, Shinkansen JR Central |
Travelling between Kyoto and Joetsu is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 189.15 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 41.64.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 7 hours to travel between Kyoto and Joetsu depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Kyoto and Joetsu. Train will bring you to your destination in 4h 16m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 30m to reach Joetsu.
Travelling between Kyoto and Joetsu can be as cheap as USD 41.64 if you opt for a Osaka Sayama Kotsu WL02 bus and as expensive as USD 189.15 if you buy a Hokuriku Shinkansen, Shinkansen JR Central Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kyoto to Joetsu.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Osaka Sayama Kotsu WL02
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route