There are 5 ways to get from Hakuba to Jōetsu by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
3h 16m¥2,421–4,587Train
cheapest- Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain [29954] Jr Oito
- Take the train from Itoigawa to Naoetsutrain [29289] Echigo TOKImeki Railway Nihonkai Hisui / ...
3h 40m¥1,342–2,004Drive 87.5 km
- Drive from Hakuba to Jōetsucar 87.5 km
1h 18m¥1,500–2,166Bus
- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kidabus
3h 40mBus, train via Myoko-Kogen
- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Kasugayamatrain
4h¥2,701–4,837
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Jōetsu is to train which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Jōetsu is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba station to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Hakuba Station and arriving at Kida via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Jōetsu. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Naoetsu via Minami-Otari and Itoigawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Hakuba and Jōetsu is 111 km. The road distance is 87.5 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Jōetsu without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥2400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Hakuba to Jōetsu, including transfers.
Hakuba to Jōetsu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba Station.
Hakuba to Jōetsu train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Jōetsu is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Jōetsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Hakuba to Naoetsu via Minami-Otari and Itoigawa in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakuba Station to Kida via Nagano station and Nagano in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Hakuba to Jōetsu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.
Hakuba to Jōetsu train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Jōetsu is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Hakuba to Jōetsu.
There are 33+ hotels available in Jōetsu.