There are 3 ways to get from Hakuba to Nozawa Station 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 Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from Niigata Station to Nishiaizu ICbus
8h 21m¥6,551–8,888Train
cheapest- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niitsutrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
- Take the train from Niitsu to Nozawatrain [16945] JR Ban-etsu-West / ...
9h 3m¥4,142–5,904Drive 264.1 km
- Drive from Hakuba to Nozawa Stationcar 264.1 km
3h 30m¥4,549–6,570
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Nozawa Station is to train which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Nozawa Station is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Nozawa Station. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal and arriving at Nishiaizu IC via Nagano and Niigata Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Nozawa Station. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Nozawa via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Naoetsu and Niitsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Hakuba and Nozawa Station is 335 km. The road distance is 264.1 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Nozawa Station without a car is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Hakuba to Nozawa Station, including transfers.
Hakuba to Nozawa Station bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal station.
Hakuba to Nozawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Naoetsu station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Nozawa Station is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Nozawa Station, Japan?
You can take a bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nozawa Station via Nagano station, Nagano, Niigata-eki, Niigata Station, and Nishiaizu IC in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Nozawa via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Naoetsu, and Niitsu in around 9h 3m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Niitsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niitsu to Nozawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Station to Nishiaizu IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hakuba to Nozawa Station bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.
Hakuba to Nozawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niitsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Nozawa Station is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Hakuba to Nozawa Station.
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