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How to get fromArai to Hakubaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Arai to Hakuba by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Naganotrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    3h 42m
    ¥4,574–7,154

  2. Drive  79.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arai to Hakubacar car 79.2 km
    1h 11m
    ¥1,363–1,968

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arai to Hakubataxi taxi 79.2 km
    1h 11m
    ¥36,000–44,000

  4. Train, bus via Myoko-Kogen

    1. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain train [17860] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
    2. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    3h 42m
    ¥4,554–6,994

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  • Distance: 118.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Arai, Niigata, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Arai to Hakuba. However, you can take the taxi to Nihongi, take the train to Joetsumyoko, take the train to Nagano, walk to Nagano station, then take the bus to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Arai to Hakuba in around 1h 11m.

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