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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Gokayama Suganumabus bus
    5h 33m
    ¥5,851–10,187

  2. Train, bus via Takaoka

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hakuba to Itoigawatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Takaoka(Toyama)train train
    3. Take the bus from Takaokaekimaenanabannoriba to Gatsushonosatobus bus
    7h
    ¥3,120–4,286

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain train
    2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Gokayama Suganumabus bus
    6h 14m
    ¥3,892–6,646

  4. Drive  181.9 km

    1. Drive from Hakuba to Gokayamacar car 181.9 km
    2h 21m
    ¥3,130–4,521

Hakuba to Gokayama by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,851Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Gokayama, Toyama, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Hakuba to Gokayama. However, you can take the bus to Nagano station, walk to Nagano, take the train to Kanazawa, walk to Kanazawa Station, then take the bus to Gokayama Suganuma. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Gokayama Suganuma via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Kanazawa, and Kanazawa Station in around 6h 14m.

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