Osaka to Hakuba

Board the train at Osaka International Airport to Shin-Osaka station to hop on the bullet train going towards Nagoya. Once you get to Nagoya Station, switch to the Shinano express train to Matsumoto Station; once you reach Matsumoto, you can continue via local train to Hakuba. Estimated time and cost: 6 hours, cost ¥14,970.

• You can reserve your tickets using the JR West online reservation system or Rakuten Travel.

Board the Thunderbird Express train from Osaka or Shin-Osaka station going towards Kanazawa. At Kanazawa station, switch to the bullet train to Itoigawa Station; once you reach Itoigawa, you can continue via local train to Hakuba. Estimated time and cost: 6.5 hours, cost ¥12,120.

Sakura Transfer offers a private charter service from Osaka to Hakuba, providing a comfortable and convenient travel option. Choose between our 9-seat minibus, accommodating up to 9 passengers and 14 medium-sized pieces of luggage, for 169,000 JPY, or our 13-seat minibus, suitable for up to 13 passengers with space for 6-10 medium-sized pieces of luggage, priced at 199,000 JPY. This door-to-door service ensures a stress-free and efficient journey to Hakuba.

There are a few Osaka to Hakuba overnight bus from near Osaka Station to Happo Bus Terminal. Alpico leaves at 20.40 and arrives at approximately 6:45 in the morning. Estimated time and cost: 10 hours, cost ¥10,300.

Rent a car in Osaka and drive to Hakuba. Estimated time and cost: 5 h 50 min; rate depends on car size, but a Toyota Noah will run you around ¥20,900 per day from Toyota Rent a Car. Tolls are approximately ¥8,470 if you use the toll road.

Please remember that if you are coming to Hakuba in the wintertime, you will need to reserve 4WD winter tires as a special option with availability, depending on the pick-up location.

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