Jōetsu to Ueda by train
Ueda lies 83 km (52 mi) south of Jōetsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 27 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 101 km (63 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jōetsu | Ueda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 189,430 | 157,480 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 536 m (1,759 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Takada Station, Naoetsu Station, Jōetsumyōkō Station | Ueda Station, Nishi-Ueda Station, Ōya Station |
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Common questions
How far is Ueda from Jōetsu?
83 km (52 mi) in a straight line, south of Jōetsu; by road roughly 101 km (63 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jōetsu to Ueda by train?
About 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jōetsu and Ueda?
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.