The distance between Tottori and Hakuba is around 546km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tottori to Hakuba 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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Fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Toyama (TOY) then take the train to Nagano.
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Take the train to Kamigori then Nagoya and then to Matsumoto.
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Take the bus to Kyōto then Meitetsu Bus Centre and then to Happo.
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There are several options for getting from Tottori to Hakuba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,405 ($76) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,065 ($205).
The distance between Tottori and Hakuba is around 546km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (220 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Tottori and Hakuba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tottori to Hakuba is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥28,065 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Hakuba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,405 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tottori and Hakuba. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tottori to Hakuba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kamigori, Himeji, Nagoya, Matsumoto and Shinano-Omachi. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tottori and Hakuba. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tottori and Hakuba. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tottori to Hakuba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto, Meitetsu Bus Centre and Nagoya West Exit. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.
Nihon Kotsu, Meitetsu Bus, Jam Jam Liner and Alpico Group run regular bus services between Tottori and Hakuba. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Hakuba. We recommend that you fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Nagano then take the bus to Hakuba Station. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tottori and Hakuba. The distance is around 546km (339 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Hakuba is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥17,660 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 50m | ¥30,665($225) | 5 times a day | 1,000km (621 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 10m | ¥27,380($200) | 4 times a day | 555km (345 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 30m | ¥28,065($205) | 5 times a day | 800km (497 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | ¥17,660($130) | every 3 hours | 624km (388 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 25m | ¥10,405($76) | once daily | 623km (387 miles) |
Bus via Osaka Umeda | 14h 10m | ¥12,320($90) | once daily | 613km (381 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | ¥8,215($60) | on demand | 546km (339 miles) |
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Meitetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Alpico Group
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Hakuba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.