How to travel from Hyuga to Hakuba, Japan
The distance between Hyuga and Hakuba is around 954km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hyuga to Hakuba by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hakuba → Hyuga if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Matsumoto (MMJ).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost¥37,920($275)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train via Oita
Take the train to Oita, Kokura then Nagoya and then to Matsumoto.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥31,215($230)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Shin-Osaka then take the bus to Snow Peak Land Station.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥28,475($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hyuga and Hakuba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hyuga to Hakuba by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥20,400 ($150) 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 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,920 ($275).
The distance between Hyuga and Hakuba is around 954km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 743km (462 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Hyuga and Hakuba by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hyuga to Hakuba is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥37,920 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Hyuga and Hakuba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,400 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hyuga and Hakuba. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hyuga to Hakuba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Nagoya, Matsumoto and Shinano-Omachi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hyuga and Hakuba. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 45m, 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 Hyuga and Hakuba. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Matsumoto (MMJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hyuga to Hakuba. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Matsumoto (MMJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Hakuba is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Hakuba. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Hyuga and Hakuba. The distance is around 1,207km (750 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hyuga to Hakuba is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥37,920 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hyuga and Hakuba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5hrs | ¥37,920($275) | every 3 hours | 1,092km (678 miles) |
| Train to Miyazaki Airport, plane | 6h 30m | ¥29,025($210) | every 3 hours | 954km (593 miles) |
| Train to Hakata, Fly | 7h 50m | ¥44,630($325) | once daily | 1,155km (717 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | ¥36,825($270) | every 4 hours | 1,226km (762 miles) |
Train via Oita + 1 similar | 10h 25m | ¥31,215($230) | every 4 hours | 1,186km (737 miles) |
| Train | 10h 45m | ¥30,665($225) | twice daily | 1,186km (737 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 18h 25m | ¥28,475($210) | once daily | 1,239km (770 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 21h 55m | ¥20,400($150) | once daily | 1,256km (780 miles) |
Drive | 13h 40m | ¥18,070($130) | on demand | 1,207km (750 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hyuga and Hakuba
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Solaseed Air
Bus companies
Alpico Group
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Train operators
Kintetsu Railways
Kintetsu Limited Express
Airports near Hakuba
The following major airports near Hakuba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Hakuba
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 215km (133 miles) from Hakuba
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 226km (140 miles) from Hakuba