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How to get fromUniversal Studios Japan to Hakubaby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Hakuba by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain train
    3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain train
    7h 19m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Snow Peak Land Stationbus bus
    10h 2m
    ¥5,697–15,275

  3. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the night bus from Universal Studios Japan to Naganonightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    7h 12m
    ¥10,900–15,700

  4. Drive 413.6 km

    1. Drive from Universal Studios Japan to Hakubacar car 413.6 km
    6h 15m
    ¥7,176–10,366

  5. Train, Ski bus

    1. Take the train from Tsuruhashi to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Urban Liner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Happobus bus Sl331
    11h 13m
    ¥9,607–10,935

  6. Fly Kobe to Matsumoto Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain train
    5h 40m
    ¥24,767–36,205

  7. Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus bus
    8h 3m
    ¥17,688–27,960

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,439Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Universal Studios Japan to Hakuba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 430.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Hakuba, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Hakuba via Universal-city, Nishikujō, Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Nagoya, and Shiojiri in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Snow Peak Land Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,500–15,000 and the journey takes 8h 32m.

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