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.
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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Fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Shinano-Omachi.
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Take the bus to Meitetsu Nagoya and then to Happo.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | ¥37,645($275) | every 3 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 15m | ¥34,360($250) | every 4 hours | 934km (580 miles) |
Bus | 17hrs | ¥15,060($110) | once daily | 1,074km (668 miles) |
Drive | 11h 25m | ¥15,470($115) | on demand | 1,035km (643 miles) |
Fuji Dream
Oriental Air Bridge
Meitetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
The following major airports near Hakuba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.