There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Nagaoka by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Nagaokakitabus
4h 39m¥4,777–6,414Train
cheapest- Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain
- Take the train from Itoigawa to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain
5h 48m¥2,442–3,504Drive 163 km
- Drive from Hakuba to Nagaokacar 163 km
2h 7m¥2,832–4,091Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain
6h 9m¥3,851–6,388
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Nagaoka is to train which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Nagaoka is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Nagaoka. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal and arriving at Nagaokakita via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Nagaoka. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Nagaoka via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa and Naoetsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Hakuba and Nagaoka is 200 km. The road distance is 163 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Nagaoka without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Hakuba to Nagaoka, including transfers.
Hakuba to Nagaoka bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal station.
Hakuba to Nagaoka train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Nagaoka is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Nagaoka, Japan?
You can take a bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagaokakita via Nagano station and Nagano in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Nagaoka via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, and Naoetsu in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Website
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
Train from Itoigawa to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Naoetsu to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naoetsu to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- 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-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
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Nagaokakita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,426
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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Hakuba to Nagaoka bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.
Hakuba to Nagaoka train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Nagaoka is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Hakuba to Nagaoka.
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