How to travel from Hakuba to Hagi, Japan
The distance between Hakuba and Hagi is around 918km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hakuba to Hagi by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hagi → Hakuba if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Nagoya West Exit then Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi and then to Hagi BC.
- Duration21h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,525($130)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakuba and Hagi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakuba to Hagi by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,525 ($130) and will take around 21h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,090 ($250).
The distance between Hakuba and Hagi is around 918km (570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (396 miles)
It takes around 21h 55m to get from Hakuba and Hagi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hakuba to Hagi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥34,090 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakuba and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,525 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hakuba and Hagi. We recommend that you take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hakuba and Hagi. It typically takes around 21h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hakuba to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nagoya West Exit, Meitetsu Bus Centre and Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 55m.
Jam Jam Liner, Meitetsu Bus and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Hakuba and Hagi. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakuba to Hagi. We recommend that you take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hagi. The distance is around 918km (570 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakuba to Hagi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 21h 55m and will usually cost around ¥17,525 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakuba and Hagi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 50m | ¥34,090($250) | 5 times a week | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, plane | 5h 50m | ¥39,425($290) | every 4 hours | 1,071km (666 miles) |
| Bus to Nagano station, train and plane | 6hrs | ¥35,185($255) | twice daily | 1,103km (686 miles) |
| Bus to Nagano station, train and plane | 6h 20m | ¥28,610($210) | twice daily | 1,153km (716 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 35m | ¥53,530($390) | twice daily | 1,246km (774 miles) |
Bus | 21h 55m | ¥17,525($130) | once daily | 985km (612 miles) |
Drive | 10h 5m | ¥13,690($100) | on demand | 918km (570 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakuba and Hagi
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Star Flyer
Oriental Air Bridge
Bus companies
Alpico Group
Jam Jam Liner
Meitetsu Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
Airports near Hagi
The following major airports near Hagi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Hagi
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Hagi
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Hagi