Jōetsu to Takasaki by train
Takasaki lies 114 km (71 mi) south-east of Jōetsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 38 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 139 km (87 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jōetsu | Takasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 189,430 | 372,973 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 93 m (305 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Takada Station, Naoetsu Station, Jōetsumyōkō Station | Takasaki Station, Takasakitonyamachi Station, Shinmachi Station |
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Common questions
How far is Takasaki from Jōetsu?
114 km (71 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Jōetsu; by road roughly 139 km (87 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jōetsu to Takasaki by train?
About 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jōetsu and Takasaki?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.