There are 4 ways to get from Saitama (State) to Hakuba by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
3h 19m¥6,418–9,439Drive 234.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Saitama to Hakubacar 234.9 km
3h 19m¥4,013–5,796Train
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Hakubatrain
4h 21m¥7,018–9,039Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Snow Peak Land Stationbus
8h 38m¥6,782–12,306
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saitama (State) to Hakuba is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama (State) to Hakuba is to train and bus which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama (State) to Hakuba station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Snow Peak Land Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama (State) station to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Omiya Station and arriving at Hakuba via Nagano and Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Saitama (State) and Hakuba is 240 km. The road distance is 234.9 km.
The best way to get from Saitama (State) to Hakuba without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Saitama (State) to Hakuba, including transfers.
Saitama (State) to Hakuba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Saitama (State) to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya Station.
The best way to get from Saitama (State) to Hakuba is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Saitama (State), Japan and Hakuba, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Saitama to Hakuba via Omiya Station, Nagano, and Matsumoto in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Snow Peak Land Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–9,500 and the journey takes 6h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Hakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Snow Peak Land Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–9,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Shinjuku to Hakuba
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Shinjuku to Shinano
- ¥5,500–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Saitama (State) to Hakuba bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Snow Peak Land Station.
Saitama (State) to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama (State) to Hakuba is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Saitama (State) to Hakuba.
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