How to travel from Tsu to Hakuba, Japan

The distance between Tsu and Hakuba is around 313km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tsu 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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Train

Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then Matsumoto and then to Shinano-Omachi.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,350($61)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tsuruhashi and then to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Shinano-Omachi and then to Hakuba.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,010($190)
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Train to Kintetsunagoya, Bus

Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then take the bus to Matsumoto Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,035($66)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Hakuba.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance326km (203 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tsu and Hakuba

There are several options for getting from Tsu to Hakuba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥5,885 ($43) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,930 ($36).

The distance between Tsu and Hakuba is around 313km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (155 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Tsu and Hakuba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tsu to Hakuba is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥4,930 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Hakuba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,885 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Hakuba. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Hakuba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kintetsunagoya, Nagoya, Matsumoto and Shinano-Omachi. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Kintetsu Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Tsu and Hakuba. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Tsu and Hakuba. We recommend that you drive to Hakuba. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Hakuba. We recommend that you take the train to Tsuruhashi and then to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the train to Shinano-Omachi and then to Hakuba. 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 Tsu and Hakuba. The distance is around 326km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Hakuba is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥8,350 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tsu and Hakuba

Transport options from Tsu to Hakuba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
¥8,350($61)
every 3 hours313km (194 miles)
Train and Plane
5hrs
¥26,010($190)
every 3 hours532km (331 miles)
Train to Kintetsunagoya, Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
¥9,035($66)
every 4 hours395km (245 miles)
Train and Bus6h 55m
¥5,885($43)
once daily324km (201 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
¥4,930($36)
on demand326km (203 miles)

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Airports near Hakuba

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

MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Hakuba
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
215km (133 miles) from Hakuba
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
226km (140 miles) from Hakuba