How to travel from Naoshima to Hakuba, Japan
The distance between Naoshima and Hakuba is around 544km (338 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Naoshima to Hakuba by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hakuba → Naoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Shinano-Omachi and then to Hakuba.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥29,435($215)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Nagoya, Matsumoto then Shinano-Omachi and then to Hakuba.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥17,110($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Nagoya and then to Happo.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥11,090($81)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Uno then drive to Hakuba.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥9,855($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Hakuba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Hakuba by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥9,855 ($72) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,435 ($215).
The distance between Naoshima and Hakuba is around 544km (338 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Naoshima and Hakuba by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Hakuba is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥29,435 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Hakuba is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥9,855 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Hakuba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Shinano-Omachi and then to Hakuba. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Hakuba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Shinano-Omachi and then to Hakuba. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Hakuba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Shinano-Omachi and then to Hakuba. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naoshima to Hakuba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Nagoya, Matsumoto then Shinano-Omachi and then to Hakuba. instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Hakuba is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥17,110 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Hakuba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 55m | ¥29,435($215) | 5 times a day | 544km (338 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 6h 50m | ¥32,580($240) | 5 times a day | 1,125km (699 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Bus and Plane | 6hrs | ¥32,445($235) | 5 times a day | 886km (551 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 30m | ¥31,350($230) | 5 times a day | 925km (575 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 1 similar | 6h 40m | ¥17,110($125) | 5 times a day | 609km (378 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 13h 20m | ¥15,060($110) | once daily | 610km (379 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 50m | ¥11,090($81) | once daily | 625km (388 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 25m | ¥9,855($72) | hourly | 629km (391 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naoshima and Hakuba
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Alpico Group
Jam Jam Liner
Shimoden
Train operators
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
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