What is the cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Chichibu?

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Chichibu is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakuba to Chichibu?

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Chichibu is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.

Is there a direct train between Hakuba and Chichibu?

No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Chichibu. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at 西武秩父 Seibu-Chichibu via 八王子 Hachiōji, 東飯能 Higashi-Hannō and 飯能 Hannō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Chichibu?

The distance between Hakuba and Chichibu is 246 km. The road distance is 187.3 km.

How do I travel from Hakuba to Chichibu without a car?

The best way to get from Hakuba to Chichibu without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥4300 - ¥7500.

How long does it take to get from Hakuba to Chichibu?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Hakuba to Chichibu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Chichibu train from?

Hakuba to Chichibu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakuba station.

Where does the Hakuba to Chichibu train arrive?

Hakuba to Chichibu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hachiōji station.

Can I drive from Hakuba to Chichibu?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Chichibu is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Hakuba to Chichibu.

Where can I stay near Chichibu?

There are 108+ hotels available in Chichibu.

Hakuba to Chichibu - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hakuba to Chichibu by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Kumagayatrain
3. Take the train from 熊谷 Kumagaya to 秩父 Chichibutrain Cr
4h 48m
¥4,301–7,038
Drive 187.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakuba to Chichibucar 187.3 km
2h 55m
¥3,250–4,694
Train
1. Take the train from Hakuba to Hachiōjitrain Azusa
5h 51m
¥4,507–5,763

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Distance: 246.2 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Chichibu, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hakuba to Hachiōji once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500–4,600 and the journey takes 3h 11m.

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