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

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  1. Bus, train via Takasaki

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 佐野 Sanotrain train
    4h 50m
    ¥4,051–6,688

  2. Drive 204.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakuba to Sanocar car 204.7 km
    3h 14m
    ¥3,568–5,154

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-chō to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminalbus bus Marronnier Shinjuku / Tokyo
    7h 41m
    ¥6,165–10,828

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 小山 Oyamatrain train Ju
    4h 56m
    ¥5,421–8,338

Hakuba to Sano by bus and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,051Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Hakuba-chō to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 41m.

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