There are 4 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
44 min¥735–1,062Train
- Take the train from Obasute to Hakubatrain Rizootobyuu Furusato
2h 55m¥1,500–2,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chikuma to Hakubataxi 42.7 km
44 min¥20,000–24,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chikuma to Hakuba is to drive which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Chikuma to Hakuba is to drive which takes 44 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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Obasute and arriving at Hakuba. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
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 ¥1500 - ¥2000 and takes 2h 55m.
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, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Obasute to Hakuba once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,000 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Obasute to Hakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–24,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Tsubame Nagaden Taxi
- Website
- nagadentaxi.co.jp
Alpico Taxi
- Website
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Daiichi Kotsu Taxi Nagano
- Phone
- +81 261 22 2121
- Website
- matsumoto.0152.jp
Azumi Kanko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 263 82 3113
- Website
- azumikanko-taxi.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
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 Hakuba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chikuma to Hakuba is 43 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Chikuma to Hakuba.
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