How to Travel from

Kobe to Hakuba

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Kobe Hakuba

Cheapest

By car (476 km)

5 h 31 min

476 km.

from $26

Other

Rideshare

5 h 31 min

476 km.

from $18.11

Train

6 h 5 min

327 km.

from $147.95

Bus

11 h 5 min

328 km.

from $70.65

Bus, Plane (Fly Kobe to Matsumoto Airport)

4 h 41 min

328 km.

from $157.08

Bus, Plane (Fly Kobe to Haneda Airport)

7 h 3 min

328 km.

from $174.24

Bus, Plane (Fly Osaka International Airport to Haneda Airport)

7 h 30 min

328 km.

from $185.08

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:

jal.com/

Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.52–$203.26

Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.52–$241.37

All Nippon Airways

Website:

ana.co.jp/

Plane from Kobe to Haneda

Ave. Duration:

1h 12m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$88.93–$292.18

Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$88.93–$292.18

Skymark Airlines

Website:

skymark.co.jp/ja/

Plane from Kobe to Haneda

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.52–$165.15

Fuji Dream

Website:

fujidream.co.jp/

Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.52–$203.26

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$44.46–$69.87

Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano

Ave. Duration:

1h 36m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$47.00–$69.87

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Nagoya to Matsumoto

Ave. Duration:

2h 8m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$39.38–$54.63

Train from Matsumoto to Hakuba

Ave. Duration:

1h 1m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$16.51–$25.41

Train from Shiojiri to Hakuba

Ave. Duration:

1h 14m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$19.06–$27.95

Bus operators

JAMJAM LINER

Phone:

050-3802-1544

Website:

jamjamliner.jp/

Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Happo

Ave. Duration:

6h 49m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$17.79–$49.54

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:

0570-550-373

Website:

alpico.co.jp/en/

Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Snow

Ave. Duration:

11h 6m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$71.75

Bus from Nagano station to Hakuba

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$18.52

Meitetsu Bus

Phone:

052-582-5151

Website:

meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english

Bus from Sannomiya BT to Nagoya

Ave. Duration:

3h 16m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$26.69

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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Hakuba is to bus and Ski bus which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Hakuba is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs $97.83 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Hakuba?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at Happo via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Hakuba?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Hakuba via Nagoya and Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Kobe to Hakuba?

The distance between Kobe and Hakuba is 449 km. The road distance is 475.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Hakuba without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Kobe to Hakuba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Hakuba bus from?

Kobe to Hakuba bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Sannomiya BT station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Hakuba train from?

Kobe to Hakuba train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Hakuba?

The best way to get from Kobe to Hakuba is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus and Ski bus, which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Kobe to Hakuba bus arrive?

Kobe to Hakuba bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where does the Kobe to Hakuba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kobe to Hakuba?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Hakuba is 476 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Kobe to Hakuba.

Where can I stay near Hakuba?

There are 685+ hotels available in Hakuba. Prices start at $60.95 per night.

Book in Hakuba

Sonata House

Hokujo 829-131, Hakuba

Hakuba Hatago Maruhachi

10816, Hokujo, Hakuba

Villa El Cielo Hakuba

4762-2 Hokujo, Hakuba

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Hakuba

Hakuba (白馬村, Hakuba-mura) is a village located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. As of April 1, 2019, the village had an estimated population of 9,007 in 4267 households, and a population density of 48 persons per km2. The total area of the village is 189 square kilometres (73 sq mi). Hakuba is located in the eastern foothills of the Hida Mountains in the northern part of the Japanese Alps and is a popular ski resort. It is also the starting point for trekking Mount Shirouma and Mount Goryu, two of the One Hundred Mountains of Japan. As the surrounding valley has an annual snow fall of over 11 meters, it is the central hub for 10 ski resorts with more than 200 runs. The village was the main event venue for 1998 Winter Olympics (Alpine, Ski Jump, Crosscountry).

Kurobe Dam

The Kurobe Dam (黒部ダム), or Kuroyon Dam (黒四ダム), is a 186 m (610 ft) high variable-radius arch dam located on the Kurobe River in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. The tallest dam in Japan, it supports the 335 MW Kurobe No. 4 Hydropower Plant and is owned by Kansai Electric Power Company. It was constructed between 1956 and 1963 at a cost of 51 billion yen. The project had taken the lives of 171 people by its completion.

Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort

Hakuba Happoone Winter Resort (白馬八方尾根スキー場, Hakuba Happōone Sukī-jō) is a ski resort located on Mount Karamatsu in Hakuba, Japan. For the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, it hosted the alpine skiing downhill, super giant slalom, and combined slalom events.

Seven ways to Travel from Kobe to Hakuba

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

All Nippon Airways

Skymark Airlines

Fuji Dream

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

Bus operators

JAMJAM LINER

ALPICO Kotsu

Meitetsu Bus

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Hakuba?

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Hakuba?

How far is it from Kobe to Hakuba?

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

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

Where do I catch the Kobe to Hakuba bus from?

Where do I catch the Kobe to Hakuba train from?

Train or bus from Kobe to Hakuba?

Where does the Kobe to Hakuba bus arrive?

Where does the Kobe to Hakuba train arrive?

Can I drive from Kobe to Hakuba?

Where can I stay near Hakuba?