There are 3 ways to get from Hakuba to Shibukawa by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain Hakutaka
3h 53m¥3,451–5,837Drive 144.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakuba to Shibukawacar 144.9 km
2h 34m¥2,495–3,604Bus, train via Kusatsu
- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from 長野原草津口 Naganoharakusatsuguchi to 渋川 Shibukawatrain
7h 42m¥6,151–10,437
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Shibukawa is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Shibukawa is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
The distance between Hakuba and Shibukawa is 183 km. The road distance is 144.9 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Shibukawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥3400 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Hakuba to Shibukawa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Shibukawa is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Hakuba to Shibukawa.
There are 191+ hotels available in Shibukawa.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Shibukawa, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Hakuba to Shibukawa. However, you can take the bus to Nagano station, walk to Nagano, take the train to Takasaki, then take the train to Shibukawa. Alternatively, you can drive from Hakuba to Shibukawa in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 長野原草津口 Naganoharakusatsuguchi to 渋川 Shibukawa
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- 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
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
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