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How to get fromHakuba to Kurobeby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hakuba to Kurobe by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Kurobe Unazukionsentrain train Hakutaka
    4h 20m
    ¥3,551–5,887

  2. Drive  87.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakuba to Kurobecar car 87.5 km
    1h 17m
    ¥1,505–2,173

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hakuba to Minami-Otaritrain train
    2. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain train
    3. Take the train from Itoigawa to Kurobe Unazukionsentrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Sta. to Kitanobus bus
    4h 46m
    ¥1,642–2,254

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  • Distance: 185.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Kurobe, Toyama, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Hakuba to Kurobe. However, you can take the bus to Nagano station, walk to Nagano, take the train to Kurobe Unazukionsen, walk to Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Sta., then take the bus to Kitano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Kitano via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Kurobe Unazukionsen, and Kurobe Unazuki Onsen Sta. in around 4h 46m.

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