There are 5 ways to get from Hirakata to Hakuba by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain
6h 20mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Snow Peak Land Stationbus
9h 8m¥5,358–14,437Drive 384.9 km
- Drive from Hirakata to Hakubacar 384.9 km
5h 50m¥6,686–9,657Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport, train
- Take the train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Sannomiya(Jr)train
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain
6h¥25,188–36,750Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain
- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
8h 20m¥17,935–28,030
Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hirakata to Hakuba is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Hirakata to Hakuba is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hirakata station to Hakuba station. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi and arriving at Snow Peak Land Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Hirakata to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Hirakatashi and arriving at Hakuba via Kyoto, Nagoya and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Hirakata and Hakuba is 406 km. The road distance is 384.9 km.
The best way to get from Hirakata to Hakuba without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Hirakata to Hakuba, including transfers.
Hirakata to Hakuba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi.
Hirakata to Hakuba train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Hirakata to Hakuba is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Hirakata, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?
You can take a train from Hirakatashi to Hakuba via Shichijo, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Shiojiri in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Snow Peak Land Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–14,000 and the journey takes 7h 27m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥46,000–200,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Matsumoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Hakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shiojiri to Hakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyobashi(Osaka) to Sannomiya(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi to Snow Peak Land Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–14,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Book at
- highwaybus.com
- Overnight Bus
- ¥10,000–14,000
Bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hirakata to Hakuba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Snow Peak Land Station.
Hirakata to Hakuba train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hirakata to Hakuba is 385 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Hirakata to Hakuba.
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