--- title: Narita to Hakuba date: 2017-09-28T15:22:00+09:00 author: The Hakuba Collection canonical_url: "https://thehakubacollection.com/hakuba/access/narita-to-hakuba" section: Hakuba --- - [Home](https://thehakubacollection.com/) / - [Discover](https://thehakubacollection.com/hakuba) / - Access # Narita to Hakuba Landing at Narita? Compare direct winter buses, train routes and private transfers to Hakuba with journey times, fares and luggage-friendly options. ![Passengers gathered around a Flight Information Display System at Narita Airport, attentively checking real-time updates on flight arrivals, departures, and gate numbers.](https://hakubacollection.imgix.net/hakuba/narita-to-hakuba.jpg?auto=compress&crop=focalpoint&domain=hakubacollection.imgix.net&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=270&ixlib=php-3.3.1&w=480) ## Chartered Taxi from Narita to Hakuba Several taxi companies now offer a chartered taxi service from Narita to Hakuba, with a private van meeting your party at the airport and transferring you to the front door of your Hakuba accommodation. **Estimated time and cost: 5 hours, ¥105,300~ for the chartered taxi.** - The taxi is chartered for groups of 5 to 9 adults, meaning your taxi is private, and there is no waiting for other passengers. - The price per person is roughly the same as the train or bus without the hassle of waiting or missing your transfer and carrying your luggage. - If your trip commences at the airport, Uber can now go to Hakuba. Company Estimated Fare Number of passengers Hire Taxi Japan ¥140,000 Up to 9 Sakura Transfer ¥119,000 Up to 9 Soushin Taxi ¥138,000 Up to 9 Nagano Luxury Taxi ¥167,000 Up to 5 Kinoko Taxi ¥145,000 Up to 9 Chuo Taxi ¥133,000 Up to 8 Alpico Taxi ¥138,600 Up to 7 Booking.com ¥139,500 Up to 8 KK Tour ¥130,000 Up to 9 [ Reserve Japan Taxi ](https://hiretaxijapan.com/product/blackstone-kk/ "Reserve Japan Taxi") [ Reserve Sakura Transfer ](https://www.sakuratransfer.com/ "Reserve Sakura Transfer") [ Reserve Soushin ](https://narita.airport-taxi.soushin-ichiba.jp/en/contact "Reserve Soushin") [ Reserve Nagano Luxury ](https://nagano-luxury-taxi.com/contact_english.html "Reserve Nagano Luxury") [ Reserve Kinoko ](https://kinoko-group.co.jp/kinokoeng/vehicle.php "Reserve Kinoko") [ Reserve Chuo ](https://airport.chuotaxi.co.jp/english/ "Reserve Chuo") [ Reserve Alpico ](https://visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp/hakuba-private-transfer "Reserve Alpico") [ Reserve Booking.com ](https://www.booking.com/taxi/index.en-gb.html "Reserve Booking.com") [ Reserve KK Tour ](https://kktourjapan.com/kkcar/ "Reserve KK Tour") ## Express train + Bullet Train + Bus from Narita to Hakuba The fastest way to reach Hakuba from Narita is to take the [Keisei Skyliner](https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/skyliner/index.php) express train from Narita to Ueno (41 mins). At Ueno, switch to the Shinkansen, go to Nagano Station, and take the bus to Hakuba, offering a compelling blend of speed, reliability, and a quintessential Japanese travel experience. **Estimated time and cost: 4 hours, cost ¥14,210 (non-reserved seat on the bullet train).** - Once you clear customs, check with [Jorudan ](https://world.jorudan.co.jp/mln/en/)or [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/) for the best route and times and proceed to the Skyliner ticket desk outside customs. - You can only purchase a Skyliner ticket to Ueno at the Skyliner desk, as they are not part of the Japan Railway Group. - If you want a chance to get a better seat on the bullet train to Nagano, you can take the [Narita Express](https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/) from Narita to Tokyo Station, the starting point for the bullet train to Nagano. The drawback is that it takes longer, and Tokyo Station is busier than Ueno Station. - Once you arrive at Ueno, follow the signs pointing to the JR Station, where you can purchase your Shinkansen tickets and board the train bound for Nagano Station. Look for the JR EAST Travel Service Centre in front of the bullet train gates on the left-hand side. - You can reserve tickets using the [JR East online reservation system](https://www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index) or [Rakuten Travel](https://experiences.travel.rakuten.com/pages/japan-shinkansen/). - You can take the bus or a chartered taxi from Nagano Station. (please see - [Nagano to Hakuba](https://thehakubacollection.com/hakuba/access/nagano-to-hakuba)) ## Narita to Hakuba Bus If your flight time matches a bus departure, the [Nagano Snow Shuttle](https://naganosnowshuttle.com/make-a-reservation/?NSSRef=THC) or JamJam is a convenient alternative to get to Hakuba. **Estimated time and cost: 6 to 7 hours, for all passengers: ¥12,000 to ¥13,750.** Company Journey From Departure Arrival Stop Adult Child Nagano Snow Shuttle Narita Terminal 2 9:15 15:00 Hakuba Station ¥12,500 ¥12,500 JamJam Narita Terminal 3 9:20 15:55 Happo Bus Terminal ¥12,000 ¥12,000 Nagano Snow Shuttle Narita Terminal 2 11:00 17:45 Hakuba Station ¥12,500 ¥12,500 Nagano Snow Shuttle Narita Terminal 2 15:00 21:15 Accommodation ¥13,750 ¥13,750 JamJam Narita Terminal 3 16:20 23:05 Happo Bus Terminal ¥13,000 ¥13,000 Nagano Snow Shuttle Narita Terminal 2 20:30 2:15 Accommodation ¥13,750 ¥13,750 JamJam Narita Terminal 3 21:20 5:55 Happo Bus Terminal ¥13,000 ¥13,000 [ Reserve Nagano Snow Shuttle ](https://reserve.naganosnowshuttle.com/?NSSRef=THC "Reserve Nagano Snow Shuttle") [ Reserve JamJam ](https://spur.jamjamliner.jp/plansearch/departure-narita/arrival-hakuba/ "Reserve JamJam") ## Private Bus from Narita to Hakuba Hiring a chartered bus that goes door to door may be the way to go for larger groups. As it is private, you won't miss your transfer if your flight is delayed, and it takes you directly to your accommodation in Hakuba. Please be aware that the bus's capacity depends on how much luggage your group has. Company Journey From Up to 21 Passengers Up to 27 Passengers Up to 60 Passengers Alpico Narita ¥208,000 ¥248,000 N/A [ Reserve NSS Private Bus ](https://naganosnowshuttle.com/make-a-reservation/?NSSRef=THC "Reserve NSS Private Bus") [ Reserve Hakuba Bus ](https://hakubabus.jp/english "Reserve Hakuba Bus") [ Reserve Alpico Private Bus ](https://www.alpico.co.jp/taxi/en/hakuba/ "Reserve Alpico Private Bus") ## Car Rental from Narita to Hakuba Rent a car at Narita and drive to Hakuba. Estimated time and cost: 4.5 hours, depending on car size, but a 4WD Nissan Serena will run you around ¥17,270 per day from [Nissan Rent-A-Car](https://nissan-rentacar.com/en). (Nissan is one of the few rental agencies with 4WD vehicles available at the airport.) Tolls are approximately ¥5,880 if you use the toll road. Please keep in mind that if you are coming to Hakuba in the wintertime, you will need to reserve a 4WD with winter tires as an option with availability, depending on the pick-up location. ******We strive to maintain accurate information, but please notify us of any errors or omissions. Thank you.******