There are 5 ways to get from Hakuba to Kawasaki by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kagayaki / ...
4h 2m¥4,911–7,688Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hakuba to Tachikawatrain Azusa
- Take the train from 立川 Tachikawa to 川崎 Kawasakitrain Jn
4h 22m¥4,287–5,543Bus
- Take the bus from Hakuba-chō to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
6h 9m¥6,115–10,828Drive 270.2 km
- Drive from Hakuba to Kawasakicar 270.2 km
3h 50m¥4,694–6,780Ski bus
- Take the bus from Happo Bus Terminal to YCAT Yokohama City Air Terminalbus
6h 58m¥7,200–11,270
Hakuba to Kawasaki by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Kawasaki is to train which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Kawasaki is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Kawasaki. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-chō and arriving at Haneda Airport Terminal 3 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Kawasaki. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at 川崎 Kawasaki via 立川 Tachikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Hakuba and Kawasaki is 282 km. The road distance is 270.2 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Kawasaki without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs ¥4900 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Hakuba to Kawasaki, including transfers.
Hakuba to Kawasaki bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-chō station.
Hakuba to Kawasaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakuba station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Kawasaki is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs ¥6000 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Kawasaki, Japan?
ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Hakuba-chō to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–9,500 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to 川崎 Kawasaki via 立川 Tachikawa in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hakuba to Tachikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 立川 Tachikawa to 川崎 Kawasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-chō to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–9,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Shinjuku to Hakuba
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Shinjuku to Shinano
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Bus from Happo Bus Terminal to YCAT Yokohama City Air Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–11,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row
- ¥7,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Hakuba to Kawasaki bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Hakuba to Kawasaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tachikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Kawasaki is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Hakuba to Kawasaki.
There are 11104+ hotels available in Kawasaki.






