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Hakuba Shuttle Bus Timetable

Hakuba Shuttle Bus Timetable

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The Hakuba Shuttle Bus operates in and around Hakuba Valley through winter and early spring, connecting the major ski resorts and transport hubs including Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal – pictured above – and Hakuba Station – pictured below On this page you will find the following information:

Hakuba Shuttle Bus: How it Works

Timetable for Southbound Services

Timetable for Northbound Services

Hakuba Valley Ski Resorts: The Stats & Facts

The Hakuba Shuttle Bus is a popular and convenient way of moving between resorts. For an overview of the resorts of Hakuba, please see our ‘Hakuba Valley Ski Resorts’ page, and for information on how to get to Hakuba, please see our ‘How to Get to Hakuba – Nagano Ski Resorts Info’ page.

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It is also important to note that the Hakuba Shuttle Bus is not the only service operating in the valley or between the resorts. Other local bus lines run between many locations, servicing different routes, and many resorts and hotels operate their own shuttle services throughout winter. The following information is based on previous seasons and, to the best of our understanding, is correct. Please note however that schedules can vary from what is listed below.

HAKUBA SHUTTLE BUS: HOW IT WORKS


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The Hakuba Shuttle Bus operates from mid-December to the end of March. It is free to use for anyone with a ‘Hakuba Valley Ticket’see our ‘Hakuba Valley Ski Resorts’ page for details – otherwise a one-way journey will cost JPY510 for adults and JPY260 for children. Tickets are paid for on the bus. Cash only.

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The schedules below reflect previous seasons and are as accurate as possible. Please note however that there may be some discrepancies between years. The schedules are broken into:

A / Services running north to south, from Hakuba Cortina to Hakuba Goryu via the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal.

B / Services running south to north, from Hakuba Goryu to Hakuba Cortina via the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal.

Located in central Hakuba Village, the Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal is the main transport hub of the valley and almost all services stop there. Many services also stop at Hakuba Station, noting that some do so before heading to the bus terminal while some do so before arriving there.

Two schedules are provided in each direction: Winter – running from December 14th to March 8th / Spring – running from March 9th to March 31st.

TIMETABLE FOR SOUTHBOUND SERVICES


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The following ‘winter’ schedule runs from December 14th to March 8th from Hakuba Cortina to Hakuba Goryu via Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal. Please note, services in red are limited to dates stated:

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The following ‘spring’ schedule runs from March 9th to March 31st. Please note, services in red are limited to dates stated:

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Please note, the schedules listed above are subject to change and can vary between seasons.

TIMETABLE FOR NORTHBOUND SERVICES


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The following ‘winter’ schedule runs from December 14th to March 8th from Hakuba Goryu to Hakuba Cortina via Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal. Please note, services in red are limited to dates stated:

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The following ‘spring’ schedule runs from March 9th to March 31st. Please note, services in red are limited to dates stated:

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hakuba shuttle bus_goryu to cortina_spring b

Please note, the schedules listed above are subject to change and can vary between seasons.

HAKUBA VALLEY SKI RESORTS: THE STATS & FACTS


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Located around 45km to the west of Nagano City, the resorts of Hakuba are the most popular and international in the region. The ten resorts collectively referred to as ‘Hakuba Valley’, range in size and appeal with the most popular destinations for international visitors including Hakuba Happo One along with the joint resorts of Hakuba Goryu/47 and Hakuba Cortina/Norikura. Hakuba offers something for everyone including the best backcountry in Nagano and the most services for English and other foreign language-speakers. For a complete run-down of what’s on offer in Hakuba, see our ‘Hakuba Valley Ski Resorts’ page.

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