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How to get fromIkebukuro to Hakubaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ikebukuro to Hakuba by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Hakubatrain train Azusa
    4h 49m
    ¥4,118–5,742

  2. Bus via Nagano station

    1. Take the bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    5h 52m
    ¥5,500–8,100

  3. Drive 251.8 km

    1. Drive from Ikebukuro to Hakubacar car 251.8 km
    3h 24m
    ¥4,373–6,317

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Snow Peak Land Stationbus bus
    8h 2m
    ¥4,618–9,742

Ikebukuro to Hakuba by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,618Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Hakuba twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via Nagano and Nagano station in around 5h 52m.

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