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How to get fromHakuba to Chichibuby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hakuba to Chichibu by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Saitama

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 熊谷 Kumagaya to 御花畑 Ohanabataketrain train Cr
    5h 33m
    ¥5,351–8,387

  2. Drive  187.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakuba to Chichibucar car 187.3 km
    2h 55m
    ¥3,241–4,681

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Nerima Stationbus bus
    7h 10m
    ¥6,341–9,547

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 寄居 Yoriitrain train
    5h 39m
    ¥4,101–6,737

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Hakuba to Hachiōjitrain train Azusa
    5h 51m
    ¥4,507–5,763

Hakuba to Chichibu by bus and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Hakuba Station to 西武秩父 Seibu-Chichibu via Nagano station, Nagano, Nerima Station, 練馬 Nerima, and 飯能 Hannō in around 7h 10m. 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.

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