What is the cheapest way to get from Shiga to Hakuba?

The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Hakuba is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shiga to Hakuba?

The fastest way to get from Shiga to Hakuba is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9000.

Is there a direct train between Shiga and Hakuba?

No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Otsu and arriving at Hakuba via Kyōto, Nagoya and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Shiga to Hakuba?

The distance between Shiga and Hakuba is 390 km. The road distance is 359.1 km.

How do I travel from Shiga to Hakuba without a car?

The best way to get from Shiga to Hakuba without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000.

How long does it take to get from Shiga to Hakuba?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Shiga to Hakuba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shiga to Hakuba train from?

Shiga to Hakuba train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Shiga to Hakuba?

The best way to get from Shiga to Hakuba is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥21000 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Shiga to Hakuba train arrive?

Shiga to Hakuba train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Shiga to Hakuba?

Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Hakuba is 359 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Shiga to Hakuba.

Where can I stay near Hakuba?

There are 829+ hotels available in Hakuba.

Shiga to Hakuba - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and Ski bus

There are 5 ways to get from Shiga to Hakuba by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain
5h 46m
¥12,819–19,186
Drive 359.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ōtsu to Hakubacar 359.1 km
5h 12m
¥5,971–8,625
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Snow Peak Land Stationbus
5h 57m
¥12,819–20,086
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain
5h 18m
¥25,819–41,446
Train, Ski bus
1. Take the train from Zeze to Maibaratrain
2. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Happobus
9h 57m

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

7Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

¥15,212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390.4 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Otsu to Hakuba via Kyōto, Nagoya, and Shiojiri in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Snow Peak Land Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥10,000–14,000 and the journey takes 4h 34m.

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