How to travel from Nishinoshima to Hakuba, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Hakuba is around 775km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nishinoshima 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 → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Shichirui Port, plane and train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano.
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥47,230($345)
Multiple operators
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Sakaiminato then take the bus to Kyōto then take the train to Kanazawa and then to Nagano.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,560($195)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Osaka Umeda and then to Snow Peak Land Station.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,000($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus, Train and Car
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Osaka Umeda then take the train to Maibara then Gifu and then to Inotani then drive to Hakuba.
- Duration11h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,465($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Hakuba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Hakuba by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥19,850 ($145) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥47,230 ($345).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Hakuba is around 775km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)
It takes around 11h 60m to get from Nishinoshima and Hakuba by ferry, bus, train and car.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Hakuba is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx ¥47,230 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Hakuba is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥19,850 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Hakuba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Hakuba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Hakuba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sakaiminato then fly from Yonago (YGJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano. instead which will take 7h 45m.
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 Nishinoshima to Hakuba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Osaka Umeda then take the train to Maibara then Gifu and then to Inotani then drive to Hakuba. instead which will take 11h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Hakuba is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then drive which takes, on average, 11h 60m and will usually cost around ¥25,465 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Hakuba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Shichirui Port, plane and train + 1 similar | 7h 35m | ¥47,230($345) | once daily | 1,064km (661 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 7h 45m | ¥36,280($265) | once daily | 969km (602 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 12h 50m | ¥26,560($195) | once daily | 893km (555 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 17h 50m | ¥23,000($170) | once daily | 821km (510 miles) |
| Ferry to Shichirui, bus | 18h 15m | ¥21,495($155) | once daily | 779km (484 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, bus | 18h 25m | ¥19,850($145) | once daily | 775km (481 miles) |
Ferry, Bus, Train and Car | 11h 60m | ¥25,465($185) | once daily | 891km (554 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Hakuba
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Keihan Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airlines
Ferry operators
Oki 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