How to travel from Hakuba to Shinjuku, Japan

The distance between Hakuba and Shinjuku is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hakuba to Shinjuku by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ShinjukuHakuba if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,530($55)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,845($50)
Operated by

Alpico Group

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Shinjuku.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance257km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakuba and Shinjuku

There are several options for getting from Hakuba to Shinjuku by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥6,845 ($50) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,835 ($28).

The distance between Hakuba and Shinjuku is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Hakuba and Shinjuku 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 Shinjuku is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥3,835 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakuba and Shinjuku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,845 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakuba and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hakuba and Shinjuku with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 3h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakuba and Shinjuku. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Shinjuku. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hakuba and Shinjuku with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 10m.

Alpico Group and Keikyu Airport Limousine run regular bus services between Hakuba and Shinjuku. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 10m 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 Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Shinjuku is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Shinjuku. The distance is around 257km (160 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 Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥7,530 ($55).

How do I get from Hakuba to Shinjuku

Compare travel optionsbetween Hakuba and Shinjuku

Transport options from Hakuba to Shinjuku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
¥7,530($55)
5 times a week280km (174 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
¥6,845($50)
every 4 hours271km (169 miles)
Bus to Haneda Airport International Terminal Station6h 25m
¥10,130($74)
once daily310km (192 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
¥3,835($28)
on demand257km (160 miles)

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Airports near Shinjuku

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Shinjuku
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Shinjuku