There are 3 ways to get from Jōetsu to Hakuba by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kida to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
3h 27m¥4,125–5,825Train
cheapest- Take the train from Naoetsu to Itoigawatrain [29306] Echigo TOKImeki Railway Nihonkai Hisui / ...
- Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain Ooitosen
3h 35m¥1,386–2,072Drive 87.5 km
- Drive from Jōetsu to Hakubacar 87.5 km
1h 18m¥1,511–2,182
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Hakuba is to train which costs ¥1300 - ¥2100 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Hakuba is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Jōetsu to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Kida and arriving at Hakuba-Happo bus terminal via Nagano station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Naoetsu and arriving at Hakuba via Itoigawa and Minami-Otari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Jōetsu and Hakuba is 173 km. The road distance is 87.5 km.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Hakuba without a car is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Jōetsu to Hakuba, including transfers.
Jōetsu to Hakuba bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Kida station.
Jōetsu to Hakuba train services, operated by Echigo Tokimeki Railway, depart from Naoetsu station.
The best way to get from Jōetsu to Hakuba is to bus which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1300 - ¥2100 and takes 3h 35m.
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 3h 35m.
- Website
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
Train from Naoetsu to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Kida to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,825
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Jōetsu to Hakuba bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.
Jōetsu to Hakuba train services, operated by Echigo Tokimeki Railway, arrive at Itoigawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Hakuba is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Jōetsu to Hakuba.
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