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

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There are 3 ways to get from Saitama to Hakuba by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    3h 14m
    ¥4,133–6,650

  2. Drive 234.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saitama to Hakubacar car 234.9 km
    3h 19m
    ¥4,075–5,885

  3. Train, bus via Kumagaya

    1. Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 熊谷 Kumagayatrain train Ju
    2. Take the train from Kumagaya to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    4h 44m
    ¥4,191–6,882

Saitama to Hakuba by train and bus

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Saitama to Hakuba. However, you can take the train to Nagano, walk to Nagano station, then take the bus to Hakuba-Happo bus terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Saitama to Hakuba in around 3h 19m.

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