There are 5 ways to get from Akabane (Station) to Hakuba by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
4h 23m¥4,444–7,170Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Hakubatrain Azusa
4h 53m¥4,219–5,844Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
6h 46m¥5,718–11,343Ski Bus
- Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Happonightbus Sl131
7h 49m¥9,286–9,412Drive 253.7 km
- Drive from Akabane (Station) to Hakubacar 253.7 km
3h 25m¥4,410–6,370
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akabane (Station) to Hakuba is to train which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Akabane (Station) to Hakuba is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Akabane (Station) to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via Nagano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Akabane (Station) to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from 赤羽 Akabane and arriving at Hakuba via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Akabane (Station) and Hakuba is 254 km. The road distance is 253.7 km.
The best way to get from Akabane (Station) to Hakuba without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥4400 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Akabane (Station) to Hakuba, including transfers.
Akabane (Station) to Hakuba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Akabane (Station) to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Akabane (Station) to Hakuba is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs ¥5500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Akabane (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?
You can take a train from Akabane to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Nagano Station, and Nagano station in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Hakuba twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Hakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
Bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Happo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Akabane (Station) to Hakuba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Akabane (Station) to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hakuba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akabane (Station) to Hakuba is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Akabane (Station) to Hakuba.
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