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How to get fromHakuba to Takayamaby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hakuba to Takayama by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-chō to Azumino Hotakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    5h 24m
    ¥2,560–7,850

  2. Drive  134.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakuba to Takayamacar car 134.5 km
    2h 13m
    ¥2,320–3,350

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain train
    2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain train
    6h 17m

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  • Distance: 145.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Hakuba-chō to Takayama Nohi Bus Center via Azumino Hotaka, Hotaka, Matsumoto, and Matsumoto Bus Terminal in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Takayama via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, and Toyama in around 6h 17m.

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