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

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Myōkō is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Myōkō is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct train between Hakuba and Myōkō?

No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Myōkō. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Arai(Niigata) via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Myōkō?

The distance between Hakuba and Myōkō is 109 km. The road distance is 83.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakuba to Myōkō without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥2300 - ¥4600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Hakuba to Myōkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Myōkō train from?

Hakuba to Myōkō train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.

Where does the Hakuba to Myōkō train arrive?

Hakuba to Myōkō train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.

Can I drive from Hakuba to Myōkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Myōkō is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Hakuba to Myōkō.

Where can I stay near Myōkō?

There are 388+ hotels available in Myōkō.

Hakuba to Myōkō - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Myōkō by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
3h 5m
¥2,391–4,568
Drive 83.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakuba to Myōkōcar 83.5 km
1h 16m
¥1,446–2,089
Train
1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain [29954] Jr Oito
4h 2m
¥1,532–2,284
Bus, train via Myoko-Kogen
1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain [17832] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
3h 34m
¥2,531–4,558

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Distance: 109.3 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Myōkō, Niigata, Japan?

Japan Railways (JR) operates a train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥600–900 and the journey takes 59 min.

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