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

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Kyoto is to bus and train which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000.

Is there a direct train between Hakuba and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Marutamachi via Matsumoto, Nagoya and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Kyoto?

The distance between Hakuba and Kyoto is 384 km. The road distance is 370.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakuba to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Hakuba to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Kyoto train from?

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

Where does the Hakuba to Kyoto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hakuba to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Kyoto is 370 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Hakuba to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3781+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Hakuba to Kyoto - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and Ski bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Hakuba to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hakuba to Matsumototrain
2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4h 52m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hakuba to Matsumototrain Azusa
2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Fukakusabus
7h 4m
¥6,042–13,375
Drive 370.3 km
1. Drive from Hakuba to Kyotocar 370.3 km
5h 35m
¥6,290–9,085
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Hakuba to Matsumototrain
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
4h 56m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
5h 31m
¥7,751–11,988
Ski bus, train
1. Take the bus from Happo to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus Sl332
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
7h 18m

Hakuba to Kyoto by bus and train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

¥7,751Cheapest Price

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Distance: 383.7 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Hakuba to Marutamachi via Matsumoto, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 4h 52m.

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