There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Norikura (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain
6h 12mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Hakuba-Norikurabus
8h 46m¥5,500–15,000Drive 415.2 km
- Drive from Osaka to Norikura (Station)car 415.2 km
6h 16m¥7,193–10,389Train, Ski bus
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain Urban Liner / ...
- Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Hakuba-Norikurabus Sl331
10h 39m¥9,408–10,278
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Norikura (Station) is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Norikura (Station) is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) and arriving at Hakuba-Norikura. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Norikura (Station). However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Hakuba via Kyoto, Nagoya and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Osaka and Norikura (Station) is 429 km. The road distance is 415.2 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Norikura (Station) without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Osaka to Norikura (Station), including transfers.
Osaka to Norikura (Station) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) station.
Osaka to Norikura (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Norikura (Station) is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥15000 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Norikura (Station), Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Norikura (Station) via Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, Shiojiri, and Hakuba in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Hakuba-Norikura once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,500–15,000 and the journey takes 8h 46m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shiojiri to Hakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–5,500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Hakuba-Norikura
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–15,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Book at
- highwaybus.com
- Overnight Bus
- ¥10,000–14,000
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Hakuba-Norikura
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row
- ¥5,000
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Norikura (Station) bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Hakuba-Norikura station.
Osaka to Norikura (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Norikura (Station) is 415 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Osaka to Norikura (Station).
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