There are 3 ways to get from Hakuba to Takayama by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain
6h 17m¥3,841–6,888Drive 137 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakuba to Takayamacar 137 km
2h 19m¥2,361–3,410Bus
- Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
8h 9m¥6,051–10,788
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Takayama is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal and arriving at 高山役場前 via Nagano, 草津温泉 and 中之条駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Hakuba and Takayama is 213 km. The road distance is 137 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Takayama without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 17m and costs ¥3800 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Hakuba to Takayama, including transfers.
Hakuba to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal station.
Hakuba to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Takayama is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Hakuba to Takayama.
There are 175+ hotels available in Takayama.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Takayama, Gunma, Japan?
You can take a bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to 高山役場前 via Nagano station, Nagano, 草津温泉, 長野原草津口, 長野原草津口 Naganoharakusatsuguchi, 中之条 Nakanojō, and 中之条駅 in around 8h 9m.
- 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 Takasaki to Nakanojo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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