There are 5 ways to get from Chikuma to Hakuba by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
2h 18m¥1,543–3,397Drive 42.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Chikuma to Hakubacar 42.7 km
43 min¥734–1,060Train
- Take the train from Obasute to Matsumototrain Shinonoi Line
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Hakubatrain Azusa
2h 44m¥1,631–2,198Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chikuma to Hakubataxi 42.7 km
43 min¥20,000–25,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Yashiro to Naganotrain [161709] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
2h 21m¥1,626–3,370
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chikuma to Hakuba is to drive which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Chikuma to Hakuba is to drive which takes 43 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chikuma station to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Nagano station and arriving at Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chikuma to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Obasute and arriving at Hakuba via Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Chikuma and Hakuba is 57 km. The road distance is 42.7 km.
The best way to get from Chikuma to Hakuba without a car is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3400.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Chikuma to Hakuba, including transfers.
Chikuma to Hakuba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nagano station.
Chikuma to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Obasute station.
The best way to get from Chikuma to Hakuba is to bus which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1600 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Chikuma, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?
ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,300–3,500 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Obasute to Hakuba via Matsumoto in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Obasute to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Hakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Yashiro to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥320–370
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–25,000
Nagano Taxi
- Phone
- +81 26-244-2222
- Website
- nagano-taxi.co.jp
Sakura Kanko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 26-244-1717
- Website
- sakurakanko-taxi.com
Alpico Taxi
- Phone
- +81 261-23-2323
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Chikuma to Hakuba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Hakuba-Happo bus terminal station.
Chikuma to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Matsumoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chikuma to Hakuba is 43 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Chikuma to Hakuba.
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