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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Gero by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hakuba to Shinano-Ōmachitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinano-Ōmachi to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the train from Matsumoto to Tajimitrain train
    4. Take the train from Tajimi to Minootatrain train
    5. Take the train from Mino-Ōta to Gerotrain train
    6h 16m

  2. Drive  180.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakuba to Gerocar car 180.4 km
    3h 1m
    ¥3,108–4,489

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the train from Takayama to Gerotrain train Hida 16 / ...
    6h 47m
    ¥5,202–10,004

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-chō to Azumino Hotakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimaebus bus
    7h 56m
    ¥7,360–13,750

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  • Distance: 291.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Hakuba to Gero via Shinano-Ōmachi, Matsumoto, Tajimi, Mino-Ōta, and Gero in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakuba-chō to Gero via Azumino Hotaka, Hotaka, Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Takayama Nohi Bus Center, and Gero Ekimae in around 7h 56m.

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