There are 5 ways to get from Ikebukuro to Hakuba by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
4h 38m¥4,538–7,287Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Hakubatrain Azusa
4h 45m¥4,117–5,741Bus via Nagano station
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
5h 52m¥5,500–8,100Drive 251.8 km
- Drive from Ikebukuro to Hakubacar 251.8 km
3h 26m¥4,341–6,271Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Snow Peak Land Stationbus
8h 2m¥4,618–9,742
Ikebukuro to Hakuba by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Hakuba is to train which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Hakuba is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ikebukuro to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Ikebukuro Eki and arriving at Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via Nagano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Ikebukuro and arriving at Hakuba via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Ikebukuro and Hakuba is 260 km. The road distance is 251.8 km.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Hakuba without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 38m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Ikebukuro to Hakuba, including transfers.
Ikebukuro to Hakuba bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Ikebukuro Eki station.
Ikebukuro to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Hakuba is to bus via Nagano station which takes 5h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?
You can take a bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via Nagano and Nagano station in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Hakuba once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Hakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
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
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
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Snow Peak Land Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–9,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Shinjuku to Hakuba
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Shinjuku to Shinano
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Ikebukuro to Hakuba bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.
Ikebukuro to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hakuba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro to Hakuba is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Ikebukuro to Hakuba.
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