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How to get fromShima Onsen to Hakubaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shima Onsen to Hakuba by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 月見橋 to 高崎駅東口（４番のりば）bus bus
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    6h 3m

  2. Drive  138.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shima Onsen to Hakubacar car 138.7 km
    2h 23m
    ¥2,117–3,058

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nakanojo to Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Hakubatrain train
    8h 38m
    ¥4,772–6,443

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nakanojo to Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    6h 20m
    ¥4,272–7,043

  5. Bus, train via Karuizawa

    1. Take the bus from 月見橋 to 中之条駅（おりば）bus bus
    2. Take the train from 中之条 Nakanojō to 万座・鹿沢口 Manza·Kazawaguchitrain train
    3. Take the bus from 万座・鹿沢口駅 to 中軽井沢駅bus bus
    4. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain train
    5. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    8h 33m
    ¥4,522–7,143

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  • Distance: 225.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Shima Onsen, Japan and Hakuba, Japan?

You can take a bus from 月見橋 to Hakuba via 中之条駅（おりば）, Nakanojo, Takasaki, and Nagano in around 8h 38m.

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