What is the cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Tōkamachi?

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Tōkamachi is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakuba to Tōkamachi?

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Tōkamachi is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.

Is there a direct train between Hakuba and Tōkamachi?

No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Tōkamachi. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Tokamachi via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa and Naoetsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Tōkamachi?

The distance between Hakuba and Tōkamachi is 130 km. The road distance is 129.3 km.

How do I travel from Hakuba to Tōkamachi without a car?

The best way to get from Hakuba to Tōkamachi without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥2600 - ¥4800.

How long does it take to get from Hakuba to Tōkamachi?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Hakuba to Tōkamachi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Tōkamachi train from?

Hakuba to Tōkamachi train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.

Where does the Hakuba to Tōkamachi train arrive?

Hakuba to Tōkamachi train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.

Can I drive from Hakuba to Tōkamachi?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Tōkamachi is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Hakuba to Tōkamachi.

Where can I stay near Tōkamachi?

There are 174+ hotels available in Tōkamachi.

Hakuba to Tōkamachi - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Tokamachitrain Iiyama Sen
4h 49m
¥2,651–4,787
Drive 129.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakuba to Tōkamachicar 129.3 km
1h 56m
¥1,985–2,866
Train
1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain
2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Naoetsutrain
3. Take the train from Naoetsu to Tokamachitrain
5h 20m
¥2,142–3,196

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Distance: 130.5 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Hakuba to Tokamachi via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, and Naoetsu in around 5h 20m.

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