There are 5 ways to get from Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba by bus, train, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
2h 33m¥1,448–5,788Drive 45.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagano Station to Schole Hakubacar 45.4 km
41 min¥788–1,138Train
- Take the train from Nagano to Itoigawatrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain [29960] Jr Oito
4h 12m¥2,218–3,014Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nagano Station to Schole Hakubataxi 45.4 km
41 min¥21,000–26,000Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Nagano Station to Iwatake
2h 1m¥2,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba is to drive which costs ¥750 - ¥1200 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba is to drive which takes 41 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano Station station to Schole Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Nagano station and arriving at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort via Hakuba-Happo bus terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Shinanomoriue via Itoigawa and Minami-Otari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Nagano Station and Schole Hakuba is 49 km. The road distance is 45.4 km.
The best way to get from Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥1400 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba, including transfers.
Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nagano station.
Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥1400 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2200 - ¥3100 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Nagano Station, Japan and Schole Hakuba, Japan?
ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,300–3,500 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nagano to Schole Hakuba via Itoigawa, Minami-Otari, and Shinanomoriue in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- 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
- 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
- Website
- naganosnowshuttle.com
Shuttle from Nagano Station to Iwatake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400
- Schedules at
- naganosnowshuttle.com
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–26,000
Nagano Taxi
- Phone
- +81 26-244-2222
- Website
- nagano-taxi.co.jp
Sakura Kanko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 26-244-1717
- Website
- sakurakanko-taxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Hakuba-Happo bus terminal station.
Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Itoigawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba is 45 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Nagano Station to Schole Hakuba.
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