There are 4 ways to get from Otari to Yamanouchi by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Yudanakatrain [161124] Ltd. Exp. Snow Monkey / ...
4h 16m¥2,492–4,554Drive 80.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Otari to Yamanouchicar 80.7 km
1h 15m¥1,392–2,010Train
- Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain
- Take the train from Itoigawa to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Yudanakatrain
4h 16m¥3,046–4,055Bus
- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Snow Monkey Parkbus Shiga Kogen
5h 29m¥2,992–6,254
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Otari to Yamanouchi is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Otari to Yamanouchi is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Otari station to Yamanouchi. However, there are services departing from Hakuba Station and arriving at Yudanaka via Nagano and Snow Monkey Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Otari to Yamanouchi. However, there are services departing from Minami-Otari and arriving at Yudanaka via Itoigawa and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Otari and Yamanouchi is 87 km. The road distance is 80.7 km.
The best way to get from Otari to Yamanouchi without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥2400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Otari to Yamanouchi, including transfers.
Otari to Yamanouchi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba Station.
Otari to Yamanouchi train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.
The best way to get from Otari to Yamanouchi is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Otari, Japan and Yamanouchi, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Minami-Otari to Yudanaka via Itoigawa and Nagano in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minami-Otari to Yudanaka via Hakuba, Hakuba Station, Nagano station, Nagano, and Snow Monkey Park in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Nagano to Yudanaka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Nagano to Yudanaka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Otari to Yamanouchi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.
Otari to Yamanouchi train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otari to Yamanouchi is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Otari to Yamanouchi.
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