How to travel from Hakuba to Fukui, Japan

The distance between Hakuba and Fukui is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Itoigawa then Kanazawa and then to Fukui(Fukui).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,350($61)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nagano station then take the train to Kanazawa and then to Fukui(Fukui).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,775($86)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Fukui-shi.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance260km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakuba and Fukui

There are several options for getting from Hakuba to Fukui by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥8,350 ($61) and will take around 2h 55m.

The distance between Hakuba and Fukui is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (101 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Hakuba and Fukui by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hakuba to Fukui is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥8,350 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakuba and Fukui, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,350 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakuba and Fukui. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakuba to Fukui. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Otari, Itoigawa and Kanazawa. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakuba and Fukui. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Hakuba and Fukui. We recommend that you take the train to Itoigawa then Kanazawa and then to Fukui(Fukui). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakuba to Fukui. We recommend that you take the bus to Nagano station then take the train to Kanazawa and then to Fukui(Fukui). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Fukui is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Fukui. Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) 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 Hakuba and Fukui. The distance is around 260km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakuba to Fukui is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥11,775 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hakuba and Fukui

Transport options from Hakuba to Fukui
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
¥8,350($61)
every 4 hours254km (158 miles)
Bus and Train
3hrs
¥11,775($86)
every 4 hours348km (216 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
¥3,970($29)
on demand260km (162 miles)

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Airports near Fukui

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

KMQ
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Fukui
TOY
Toyama Airport (TOY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Fukui
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Fukui