What is the cheapest way to get from Kurobe to Hakuba?

The cheapest way to get from Kurobe to Hakuba is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kurobe to Hakuba?

The fastest way to get from Kurobe to Hakuba is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2200.

Is there a direct train between Kurobe and Hakuba?

No, there is no direct train from Kurobe to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Ikuji and arriving at Hakuba via Tomari(Toyama), Itoigawa and Minami-Otari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Kurobe to Hakuba?

The distance between Kurobe and Hakuba is 185 km. The road distance is 87.4 km.

How do I travel from Kurobe to Hakuba without a car?

The best way to get from Kurobe to Hakuba without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥3500 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Kurobe to Hakuba?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Kurobe to Hakuba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kurobe to Hakuba train from?

Kurobe to Hakuba train services, operated by Echigo Tokimeki Railway, depart from Tomari(Toyama) station.

Where does the Kurobe to Hakuba train arrive?

Kurobe to Hakuba train services, operated by Echigo Tokimeki Railway, arrive at Itoigawa station.

Can I drive from Kurobe to Hakuba?

Yes, the driving distance between Kurobe to Hakuba is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Kurobe to Hakuba.

Where can I stay near Hakuba?

There are 785+ hotels available in Hakuba.

Kurobe to Hakuba - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kurobe to Hakuba by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kurobe Unazukionsen to Naganotrain Hakutaka
2. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
4h 4m
¥3,500–5,900
Drive 87.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kurobe to Hakubacar 87.4 km
1h 17m
¥1,502–2,170
Train
1. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Itoigawatrain [29289] Echigo TOKImeki Railway Nihonkai Hisui / ...
2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain [29960] Jr Oito
5h 17m
¥1,578–2,390

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Distance: 185.5 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Kurobe, Toyama, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?

You can take a bus from YKK Center Park to Hakuba via Ikuji Sta., Ikuji, Tomari(Toyama), Itoigawa, and Minami-Otari in around 5h 17m.

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