What is the cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Ikebukuro?

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Ikebukuro is to train which costs ¥4100 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakuba to Ikebukuro?

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Ikebukuro is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Hakuba and Ikebukuro?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba station to Ikebukuro. However, there are services departing from Hakuba Station and arriving at Shimo-Ochiai via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Hakuba and Ikebukuro?

No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Ikebukuro. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Ikebukuro via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Ikebukuro?

The distance between Hakuba and Ikebukuro is 257 km. The road distance is 249.7 km.

How do I travel from Hakuba to Ikebukuro without a car?

The best way to get from Hakuba to Ikebukuro without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7500.

How long does it take to get from Hakuba to Ikebukuro?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Hakuba to Ikebukuro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Ikebukuro bus from?

Hakuba to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba Station.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Ikebukuro train from?

Hakuba to Ikebukuro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakuba station.

Train or bus from Hakuba to Ikebukuro?

The best way to get from Hakuba to Ikebukuro is to bus via Nagano station which takes 4h 48m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4100 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Hakuba to Ikebukuro bus arrive?

Hakuba to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.

Where does the Hakuba to Ikebukuro train arrive?

Hakuba to Ikebukuro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.

Can I drive from Hakuba to Ikebukuro?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Ikebukuro is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Hakuba to Ikebukuro.

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro?

There are 12900+ hotels available in Ikebukuro.

Hakuba to Ikebukuro - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Ikebukurotrain
3h 47m
¥4,581–7,187
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hakuba to Shinjuku Stationtrain Azusa
3h 51m
¥4,183–5,486
Bus via Nagano station
1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nagano to Shimo-Ochiaibus
4h 48m
¥5,551–8,487
Drive 249.7 km
1. Drive from Hakuba to Ikebukurocar 249.7 km
3h 29m
¥4,305–6,219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Snow Peak Land Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
5h 19m
¥4,681–9,505

Hakuba to Ikebukuro by bus and train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

¥4,681Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.3 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a bus from Hakuba Station to Shimo-Ochiai via Nagano station and Nagano in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hakuba to Shinjuku Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 43m.

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