There are 5 ways to get from Fukushima to Hakuba by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Fukushima to Ōmiyatrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
5h 20m¥7,385–10,928Drive 356.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Fukushima to Hakubacar 356.5 km
5h¥6,185–8,934Bus
- Take the bus from Fukushima Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
11h 15m¥8,268–19,995Night bus, Ski Bus
- Take the night bus from Fukushima Station West Exit to Tokyo Station Kajibashinightbus Jx734
- Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Happonightbus Sl131
12h 45m¥12,518–16,405Train
- Take the train from Fukushima to Ōmiyatrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Hakubatrain
6h 22m¥7,985–10,528
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukushima to Hakuba is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Fukushima to Hakuba is to drive which takes 5h and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukushima station to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Fukushima Station and arriving at Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Nagano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukushima to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Fukushima and arriving at Hakuba via Omiya Station, Nagano and Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Fukushima and Hakuba is 460 km. The road distance is 356.5 km.
The best way to get from Fukushima to Hakuba without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Fukushima to Hakuba, including transfers.
Fukushima to Hakuba bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Fukushima Station.
Fukushima to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Fukushima station.
The best way to get from Fukushima to Hakuba is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs ¥8000 - ¥20000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥8000 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Fukushima, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?
You can take a bus from Fukushima Station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Nagano Station, and Nagano station in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fukushima to Hakuba via Omiya Station, Nagano, and Matsumoto in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Fukushima to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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 Fukushima to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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 Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- 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
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/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
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Bus from Fukushima Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–9,000
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Fukushima Station West Exit to Tokyo Station Kajibashi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–7,500
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥3,500–6,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,400–7,500
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
Fukushima to Hakuba bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Fukushima to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukushima to Hakuba is 356 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Fukushima to Hakuba.
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