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15 h 47 min
979 km.
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Sapporo, Japan → Jōetsu, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapporo to Jōetsu

Composite routes from Sapporo to Jōetsu

Cheapest
15 h 47 min
Car
979 km.
from $53
Other
6 h 35 min
Train, Plane
708 km.
from $10.87
7 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
708 km.
from $176.04
11 h 26 min
708 km.
from $360.75
18 h 52 min
Bus, Train
708 km.
from $178.37
6 h 46 min
Train, Plane
708 km.
from $10.87
7 h 10 min
Train, Plane
708 km.
from $10.87
7 h 23 min
Train, Plane
708 km.
from $10.87
7 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
708 km.
from $363.98
16 h 36 min
Train, Bus
705 km.
from $298.21

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$825.74
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$597.07
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$533.55
Plane from Okadama Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$393.81

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$355.70
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$444.63
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$698.70

Blue Panorama Airlines

Website:
blue-panorama.com/index.html
Plane from Okadama Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.03–$304.89

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$304.89
Plane from New Chitose Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$533.55
Plane from Okadama Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$393.81

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Niigata to Nagaoka
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.60–$34.30
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$127.04–$190.56
Train from Ōmiya to Jōetsumyōkō
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.09–$76.22
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Morioka
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Toyama to Jōetsumyōkō
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$45.73
Train from Komatsu to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.41–$40.65
Train from Nagano to Jōetsumyōkō
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.60–$35.57
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Shin-Aomori
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
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 Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Train from Shin-Aomori to Akita
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.11–$53.36
Train from Akita to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$76.22

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)

Phone:
011-222-7111
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/
Train from Sapporo to New
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

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

Bus operators

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Morioka to Hirosedori
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.46
Bus from Hirosedori to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$43.19

Hokkaido Chuo Bus

Phone:
011-231-0500
Website:
chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.68–$69.87

北海道バス

Website:
hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 新函館北斗駅前
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.03

Niigata Kotsu

Phone:
025-246-6333
Email:
info@niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Website:
niigata-kotsu.co.jp/
Bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Joetsu
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.24–$30.49

Other operators

Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Website:
snf.jp
Other from Otaru to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$55.90–$139.74

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Jōetsu is to car ferry and drive which costs $59.78 - $152.17 and takes 18h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Jōetsu is to fly and train which takes 7h 37m and costs $45.65 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Jōetsu?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Kasugayama via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Ōmiya and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Jōetsu?

The distance between Sapporo and Jōetsu is 764 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapporo to Jōetsu without a car is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs $195.65 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Sapporo to Jōetsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Jōetsu train from?

Sapporo to Jōetsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Sapporo station.

Where does the Sapporo to Jōetsu train arrive?

Sapporo to Jōetsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Jōetsu?

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