There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Tsuruga 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 Tsurugatrain Kagayaki
4h 6m¥6,351–9,988Train
cheapest- Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain
- Take the train from Itoigawa to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
5h 43m¥4,792–6,754Ski bus, bus
- Take the bus from Happo to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus Sl332
- Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tsurugabus
9h 8m¥7,952Drive 316 km
- Drive from Hakuba to Tsurugacar 316 km
3h 32m¥5,431–7,844
Hakuba to Tsuruga by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Tsuruga is to train which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Tsuruga is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Tsuruga. However, there are services departing from Happo and arriving at Tsuruga via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Tsuruga. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Tsuruga via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa and Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Hakuba and Tsuruga is 402 km. The road distance is 316 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Tsuruga without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥6000 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Hakuba to Tsuruga, including transfers.
Hakuba to Tsuruga bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Happo station.
Hakuba to Tsuruga train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Tsuruga is to Ski bus and bus which takes 9h 8m and costs ¥7952. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Tsuruga, Japan?
You can take a bus from Happo to Tsuruga via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Tsuruga via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, and Toyama in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Itoigawa to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Toyama to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- 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
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Bus from Happo to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row
- ¥5,000
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,952
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hakuba to Tsuruga bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.
Hakuba to Tsuruga train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Tsuruga is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Hakuba to Tsuruga.
There are 32+ hotels available in Tsuruga.