There are 3 ways to get from Hakuba to Niigata by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus
5h 18m¥4,851–6,487Drive 210 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakuba to Niigatacar 210 km
2h 35m¥3,194–4,614Train
- Take the train from Hakuba to Itoigawatrain
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Kobaritrain
7h 34m¥3,500–4,836
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Niigata is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Niigata is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba station to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Hakuba Station and arriving at Toppara via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Niigata. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Kobari via Itoigawa, Naoetsu and Nagaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Hakuba and Niigata is 247 km. The road distance is 210 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Niigata without a car is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Hakuba to Niigata, including transfers.
Hakuba to Niigata bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba Station.
Hakuba to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Hakuba station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Niigata is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3500 - ¥4900 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Niigata, Japan?
You can take a bus from Hakuba Station to Toppara via Nagano station and Nagano in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Kobari via Itoigawa, Naoetsu, and Nagaoka in around 7h 34m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hakuba to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagaoka to Kobari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 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 Toppara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Hakuba to Niigata bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.
Hakuba to Niigata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Itoigawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Niigata is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Hakuba to Niigata.
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