Jōetsu to Nagaoka by bus
Nagaoka lies 64 km (40 mi) north-east of Jōetsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 24 min including stops, over roughly 78 km (48 mi) of road.
| Jōetsu | Nagaoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 189,430 | 266,936 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Common questions
How far is Nagaoka from Jōetsu?
64 km (40 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Jōetsu; by road roughly 78 km (48 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jōetsu to Nagaoka by bus?
About 1 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jōetsu and Nagaoka?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.