How to travel from Hakuba to Osaka, Japan

The distance between Hakuba and Osaka is around 406km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hakuba to Osaka by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,070($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Matsumoto then Nagoya and then to Shin-Osaka.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,415($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu).

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,760($64)
Operated by

Alpico Group

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Drive

Drive to Osaka.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance456km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakuba and Osaka

There are several options for getting from Hakuba to Osaka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥8,760 ($64) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,070 ($130).

The distance between Hakuba and Osaka is around 406km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (192 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Hakuba and Osaka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hakuba to Osaka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥18,070 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakuba and Osaka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥8,760 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakuba and Osaka. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakuba to Osaka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Matsumoto, Nagoya and Shin-Osaka. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hakuba and Osaka. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Osaka. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hakuba and Osaka with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11h 15m.

Alpico Group run regular bus services between Hakuba and Osaka. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m 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 Osaka. We recommend that you take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Osaka is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Osaka. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Osaka. The distance is around 456km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakuba to Osaka is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥13,415 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hakuba and Osaka

Transport options from Hakuba to Osaka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
¥18,070($130)
5 times a week406km (252 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 60m
¥21,220($155)
every 4 hours708km (440 miles)
Train
4h 15m
¥13,415($100)
5 times a week424km (263 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
¥8,760($64)
once daily425km (264 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
¥6,845($50)
on demand456km (283 miles)

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Airports near Osaka

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

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Osaka
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Osaka
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Osaka