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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hakuba to Kutchan

Composite routes from Hakuba to Kutchan

Cheapest
16 h 18 min
Car
918 km.
from $50
Other
12 h 38 min
Train, Bus
732 km.
from $360.75
8 h 3 min
Train, Plane
731 km.
from $10.87
13 h 50 min
732 km.
Select a ticket
8 h 14 min
Train, Plane
731 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Nagano to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.92–$60.98
Train from Ōmiya to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$127.04–$190.56

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Hakuba to Shiojiri
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Train from Hakuba to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Oshamambe
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.87–$31.76

Japan Railways (JR)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.26–$11.43

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company)

Phone:
011-222-7111
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/
Train from Otaru to Kutchan
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Train from New Chitose Airport to Otaru
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Oshamambe
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Oshamambe to Kutchan
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Sapporo to Kutchan
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.99–$10.16

Airlines

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Matsumoto Airport to New
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$520.85
Plane from Matsumoto Airport to Okadama
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$393.81

Bus operators

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Nagano to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.45

Hakodate Teisan Bus

Phone:
0138-55-1111
Website:
hakotaxi.co.jp
Bus from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Hirafu
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.46

Other operators

Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry

Website:
tsugarukaikyo.co.jp
Other from Oma to Hakodate
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.70–$29.22

Shin Nihonkai Ferry

Website:
snf.jp
Other from Niigata to Otaru
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.63–$139.74

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Kutchan is to drive and car ferry which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 14h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Kutchan is to train and bus which takes 12h 38m and costs $206.52 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Hakuba and Kutchan?

No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Kutchan. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Kutchan via Matsumoto, Nagano, Ōmiya, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Kutchan?

The distance between Hakuba and Kutchan is 1192 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakuba to Kutchan without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 38m and costs $206.52 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Hakuba to Kutchan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Kutchan train from?

Hakuba to Kutchan train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Hakuba station.

What is the time difference between Hakuba and Kutchan?

It is currently 18:02 at both, Hakuba and Kutchan.

Where does the Hakuba to Kutchan train arrive?

Hakuba to Kutchan train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Matsumoto station.

Where can I stay near Kutchan?

There are 512+ hotels available in Kutchan. Prices start at $82.76 per night.
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