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# Osaka to Hakuba

Compare every way to travel from Osaka to Hakuba by train, flight or overnight bus. See journey times, prices and the best option for your trip.

    ![View of Tsuruhashi Fugetsu Shinsekai in Osaka, showcasing vibrant buildings adorned with colorful lights and electronic signage, surrounded by a bustling market atmosphere.](https://hakubacollection.imgix.net/hakuba/osaka-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) ## Osaka to Hakuba Bullet Train + Express Train

 

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](https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/overview/) or [Rakuten Travel](https://experiences.travel.rakuten.com/pages/japan-shinkansen/).

 

## Osaka to Hakuba Express Train + Bullet Train + Local Train (Kanazawa Route)

 

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.**

 

## Chartered Taxi from Osaka to Hakuba

 

[Sakura Transfer](https://www.sakuratransfer.com/) 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.

 

## Osaka to Hakuba Bus

 

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**.

 

    Company Journey from Departure Arrival Stop Adult Child     Alpico Osaka 20:40 6:55 Happo Bus Terminal ¥10,000 ¥5,000   JamJam Osaka 20:45 6:20 Happo Lawson Store ¥6,000 ~ ¥6,000 ~    

 

 [ Reserve JamJam  ](https://willerexpress.com/en/bus_search/ "Reserve JamJam") 

 

 [ Reserve Alpico Bus  ](https://www.highwaybus.com/gp/inbound/inbPlanList?lineId=246 "Reserve Alpico Bus") 

 

## Car Rental from Osaka to Hakuba

 

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](https://rent.toyota.co.jp/eng/). 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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