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

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Saitama is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Saitama is to bus and train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥4100 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Hakuba and Saitama?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba station to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Snow Peak Land Station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Hakuba and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Saitama station. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Omiya Station via Matsumoto and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Saitama?

The distance between Hakuba and Saitama is 234 km. The road distance is 232 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakuba to Saitama without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥4100 - ¥7000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Hakuba to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Saitama bus from?

Hakuba to Saitama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Snow Peak Land Station.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Saitama train from?

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

Train or bus from Hakuba to Saitama?

The best way to get from Hakuba to Saitama is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Hakuba to Saitama bus arrive?

Hakuba to Saitama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hakuba to Saitama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hakuba to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Saitama is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Hakuba to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 426+ hotels available in Saitama.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Saitama 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 Omiya Stationtrain Kagayaki / ...
3h 7m
¥4,151–6,588
Drive 232 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakuba to Saitamacar 232 km
3h 23m
¥4,024–5,812
Train
1. Take the train from Hakuba to Matsumototrain
2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
3. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
4h 2m
¥4,702–6,345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Snow Peak Land Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
5h 56m
¥5,071–9,955

Hakuba to Saitama by bus and train

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Distance: 233.6 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Hakuba to Omiya Station via Matsumoto and Nagano in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Snow Peak Land Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–9,500 and the journey takes 5h 11m.

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