Kanazawa to Jōetsu by train
Jōetsu lies 156 km (97 mi) north-east of Kanazawa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 51 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 191 km (119 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kanazawa | Jōetsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 466,029 | 189,430 |
| Elevation | -1 m (-3 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Higashi-Kanazawa Station, Nishi-Kanazawa Station, Morimoto Station | Takada Station, Naoetsu Station, Jōetsumyōkō Station |
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Common questions
How far is Jōetsu from Kanazawa?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kanazawa; by road roughly 191 km (119 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kanazawa to Jōetsu by train?
About 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kanazawa and Jōetsu?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.