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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-Happo bus terminal 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 29m
    ¥5,851–10,188

  2. Drive 181.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakuba to Gokayamacar car 181.9 km
    2h 21m
    ¥3,160–4,564

  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 9m
    ¥3,892–6,554

  4. Train, bus via Matsumoto

    1. Take the train from Hakuba to Matsumototrain train
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    8h 9m
    ¥3,492–9,025

Hakuba to Gokayama by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,851Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 318.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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 9m.

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