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

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There are 4 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 20m
    ¥4,050–5,849

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Hakubatrain train Azusa
    5h 19m
    ¥4,505–6,172

  4. Train via Nagano

    1. Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Hakubatrain train Rizootobyuu Furusato
    5h 32m
    ¥4,633–6,050

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?

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.

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