How to travel from Fuji to Hakuba, Japan

The distance between Fuji and Hakuba is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Fuji to Hakuba by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HakubaFuji if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Itoigawa and then to Minami-Otari.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,650($105)
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Drive

Drive to Hakuba.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance223km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fuji and Hakuba

There are several options for getting from Fuji to Hakuba by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥5,750 ($42) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,420 ($25).

The distance between Fuji and Hakuba is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Fuji and Hakuba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fuji to Hakuba is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥3,420 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Fuji and Hakuba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,750 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fuji and Hakuba. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fuji to Hakuba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Itoigawa and Minami-Otari. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fuji and Hakuba. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fuji and Hakuba. We recommend that you drive to Hakuba. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fuji to Hakuba. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Itoigawa and then to Minami-Otari. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Hakuba is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Hakuba. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fuji and Hakuba. The distance is around 223km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fuji to Hakuba is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥14,650 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fuji and Hakuba

Transport options from Fuji to Hakuba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
¥14,650($105)
every 4 hours492km (306 miles)
Train via Kofu5h 25m
¥5,750($42)
every 3 hours244km (152 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
¥3,420($25)
on demand223km (139 miles)

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Airports near Hakuba

The following major airports near Hakuba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Hakuba
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
215km (133 miles) from Hakuba
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
226km (140 miles) from Hakuba