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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nagoya to Hakuba by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chikusa to Shiojiritrain train Shinano 23 / ...
    2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain train Azusa
    3h 47m

  2. Drive  241.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagoya to Hakubacar car 241.1 km
    3h 52m
    ¥4,157–6,004

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinano-Ōmachitrain train Ooitosen / ...
    6h 2m
    ¥4,450–8,543

  4. Train via Shinano-Ōmachi

    1. Take the train from Chikusa to Matsumototrain train Shinano 23 / ...
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinano-Ōmachitrain train Ooitosen / ...
    4h 35m

  5. Ski bus

    1. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Happobus bus Sl331
    6h 49m
    ¥5,000

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  • Distance: 237.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Chikusa to Hakuba via Shiojiri in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Happo once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000 and the journey takes 6h 49m.

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