How to travel from Hakuba to Nagoya, Japan

The distance between Hakuba and Nagoya is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hakuba to Nagoya by train, bus 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 Matsumoto and then to Chikusa.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,980($51)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nagoya West Exit.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,105($30)
Operated by

Jam Jam Liner

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Drive

Drive to Nagoya.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakuba and Nagoya

There are several options for getting from Hakuba to Nagoya by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥4,105 ($30) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥6,980 ($51).

The distance between Hakuba and Nagoya is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (118 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Hakuba and Nagoya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hakuba to Nagoya is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ¥6,980 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakuba and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥4,105 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakuba and Nagoya. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakuba to Nagoya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Matsumoto. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hakuba and Nagoya. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hakuba and Nagoya. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hakuba and Nagoya with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.

Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Hakuba and Nagoya. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs 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 Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Matsumoto and then to Chikusa. instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) 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 Nagoya. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakuba to Nagoya is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around ¥6,980 ($51).

How do I get from Hakuba to Nagoya

Compare travel optionsbetween Hakuba and Nagoya

Transport options from Hakuba to Nagoya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 5m
¥6,980($51)
5 times a week238km (148 miles)
Train via Matsumoto3h 35m
¥5,885($43)
every 2 hours238km (148 miles)
Bus
6hrs
¥4,105($30)
once daily258km (160 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
¥3,695($27)
on demand241km (150 miles)

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Airports near Nagoya

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

NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nagoya
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Nagoya
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Nagoya