There are 4 ways to get from Saitama (State) to Hakuba by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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¥6,639–9,701Drive 234.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Saitama to Hakubacar 234.9 km
3h 20m¥3,592–5,188Train
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Hakubatrain Azusa
5h 15m¥7,031–9,191Train via Nagano
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Hakubatrain Rizootobyuu Furusato
5h 36m¥7,139–9,101
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saitama (State) to Hakuba is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama (State) to Hakuba is to train and bus which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama (State) to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Ōmiya and arriving at Hakuba via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
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 ¥6500 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Saitama (State) to Hakuba, including transfers.
Saitama (State) to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
Saitama (State) to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hakuba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama (State) to Hakuba is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Saitama (State) to Hakuba.
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What companies run services between Saitama (State), Japan and Hakuba, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Hakuba once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- 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 Shinjuku Station to Hakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–5,500
- 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 Hakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- 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
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