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How to get fromHakuba to Shima Onsenby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hakuba to Shima Onsen by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hasuike to Shima Onsentaxi taxi
    4h 41m
    ¥35,851–45,988

  2. Drive 138.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakuba to Shima Onsencar car 138.7 km
    2h 21m
    ¥2,408–3,478

  3. Bus, train

    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 Takasaki to Nakanojotrain train
    6h 12m
    ¥4,301–7,038

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 156.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Shima Onsen, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Hakuba to Shima Onsen. However, you can take the bus to Nagano station, walk to Nagano, take the bus to Hasuike, then take the taxi to Shima Onsen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to 月見橋 via Nagano station, Nagano, Takasaki, Nakanojo, and 中之条駅（１番のりば） in around 6h 12m.

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