There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Chichibu by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 寄居 Yoriitrain
5h 35m¥4,101–6,738Drive 187.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakuba to Chichibucar 187.3 km
2h 55m¥3,150–4,550Bus
- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Nerima Stationbus
7h 6m¥6,341–9,548Train
- Take the train from Hakuba to Hachiōjitrain Azusa
5h 37m¥4,497–5,763
Hakuba to Chichibu by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Chichibu is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Chichibu is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Chichibu station. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal and arriving at Nerima Station via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
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 吾野 Agano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Hakuba and Chichibu is 220 km. The road distance is 187.3 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Chichibu without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥4100 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Hakuba to Chichibu, including transfers.
Hakuba to Chichibu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal station.
Hakuba to Chichibu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakuba station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Chichibu is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs ¥6000 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4500 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Chichibu, Japan?
You can take a bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to 西武秩父 Seibu-Chichibu via Nagano station, Nagano, Nerima Station, 練馬 Nerima, and 飯能 Hannō in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 高崎 Takasaki to 寄居 Yorii
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hakuba to Hachiōji
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Nerima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Hakuba to Chichibu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.
Hakuba to Chichibu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hachiōji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Chichibu is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Hakuba to Chichibu.
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