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

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Kawagoe is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Kawagoe is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Hakuba and Kawagoe?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Kawagoe. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal and arriving at 成増一丁目 via Nagano and 練馬駅前通り. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Hakuba and Kawagoe?

No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Kawagoe. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at 川越 Kawagoe via 立川 Tachikawa, 西国分寺 Nishi-Kokubunji and 朝霞台 Asakadai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Kawagoe?

The distance between Hakuba and Kawagoe is 250 km. The road distance is 221.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakuba to Kawagoe without a car is to bus and train via Nagano station which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥4400 - ¥7500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Hakuba to Kawagoe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Kawagoe bus from?

Hakuba to Kawagoe bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal station.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Kawagoe train from?

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

Train or bus from Hakuba to Kawagoe?

The best way to get from Hakuba to Kawagoe is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4300 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Hakuba to Kawagoe bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hakuba to Kawagoe train arrive?

Hakuba to Kawagoe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tachikawa station.

Can I drive from Hakuba to Kawagoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Kawagoe is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Hakuba to Kawagoe.

Where can I stay near Kawagoe?

There are 454+ hotels available in Kawagoe.

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Bus, train via Nagano station
best
1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain Kagayaki / ...
3h 41m
¥4,471–7,038
Drive 221.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakuba to Kawagoecar 221.1 km
3h 3m
¥3,835–5,540
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nagano to Nerima Stationbus
6h 1m
¥6,111–9,308
Train
1. Take the train from Hakuba to Tachikawatrain Azusa
4h 11m
¥4,387–5,853
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Snow Peak Land Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 川越 Kawagoetrain Ja
6h 22m
¥5,271–10,255

Hakuba to Kawagoe by bus and train

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Distance: 249.7 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to 川越 Kawagoe via Nagano station, Nagano, Nerima Station, 練馬駅前通り, 成増一丁目, and 成増 Narimasu in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hakuba to Tachikawa once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–4,800 and the journey takes 3h 19m.

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