How to travel from Fukuoka to Hakuba, Japan

The distance between Fukuoka and Hakuba is around 813km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Fukuoka to Hakuba by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Shinano-Omachi.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,645($275)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya and then to Happo.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,060($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hakuba.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance1,035km (643 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukuoka and Hakuba

There are several options for getting from Fukuoka to Hakuba by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥15,060 ($110) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,645 ($275).

The distance between Fukuoka and Hakuba is around 813km (505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 761km (473 miles)

It takes around 17hrs to get from Fukuoka and Hakuba by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fukuoka to Hakuba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥37,645 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Fukuoka and Hakuba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,060 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fukuoka and Hakuba. We recommend that you fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Shinano-Omachi. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fukuoka and Hakuba. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukuoka to Hakuba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Meitetsu Nagoya. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17hrs.

Meitetsu Bus and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Fukuoka and Hakuba. Buses run once daily and take around 17hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukuoka to Hakuba. We recommend that you fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Shinano-Omachi. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Fukuoka and Hakuba. The distance is around 1,035km (643 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukuoka to Hakuba is to take the bus which takes, on average, 17hrs and will usually cost around ¥15,060 ($110).

How do I get from Fukuoka to Hakuba

Compare travel optionsbetween Fukuoka and Hakuba

Transport options from Fukuoka to Hakuba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
¥37,645($275)
every 3 hours813km (505 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 15m
¥34,360($250)
every 4 hours934km (580 miles)
Bus
17hrs
¥15,060($110)
once daily1,074km (668 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
¥15,470($115)
on demand1,035km (643 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