Choose from one of three ways to get to Hakuba from Nagoya. We recommend the express train + bus route as it is the least hassle and lowest cost.
Express Train + Bus
Board the express train at Nagoya going towards Nagano Station, once you get to Nagano Station, take the bus at gate 26 to Hakuba. Estimated time and cost: 4 hours, ¥9,330.
Chartered Taxi
Alpico Taxi is the only chartered taxi service from Nagoya Airport. They can handle up to 7 passengers with luggage in their jumbo taxi. Estimated time and cost: 4.5 hours, ¥141,000.
Bus
If you’re young and on a budget, there is an overnight bus from Nagoya Airport to Happo Bus Terminal. It leaves at 11:00 pm and arrives around 6:15 in the morning. Estimated time and cost: 7 hours, prices vary from ¥3,500 to ¥6,000 depending on the day of the week.
| Company | Journey from | Departure | Arrival | Stop | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JamJam | Nagoya Airport | 16:00 | 21:55 | Happo Lawson Store | ¥6,000~ | ¥6,000~ |
| JamJam | Nagoya Airport | 23:00 | 6:15 | Happo Lawson Store | ¥4,500~ | ¥4,500~ |
Car
Rent a car in Nagoya and drive to Hakuba. Estimated time and cost: 3 h 30 min, rate depends on car size, but a Toyota Noah will run you around ¥18,000 per day from Toyota Rent a Car. Tolls are approximately ¥6,290 if you use the toll road.
Please remember that if you are coming to Hakuba in the winter time that you will need to reserve winter tyres as a special option with availability depending on the pick-up location.