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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kida to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    3h 27m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Itoigawatrain train [29306] Echigo TOKImeki Railway Nihonkai Hisui / ...
    2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain train [29960] Jr Oito
    4h 3m
    ¥1,386–1,982

  3. Drive 87.5 km

    1. Drive from Jōetsu to Hakubacar car 87.5 km
    1h 18m
    ¥1,518–2,192

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kasugayama to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    2. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    4h 5m
    ¥2,679–4,830

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  • Distance: 153 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Kida to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via Nagano and Nagano station in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Naoetsu to Hakuba via Itoigawa and Minami-Otari in around 4h 3m.

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