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Please read before making an inquiry:

1. For the last year’s operation (2022-23 season), there were three reserved buses daily, while all other buses were non-reserved. For the reserved buses, you can purchase tickets online through the reservation link on the timetable page. For non-reserved buses, tickets must be purchased on the day of travel only. For this winter season (2023-24), whether you can book a ticket in advance or not, please wait until the release of the winter timetable.

2. The timetable is not expected to change significantly from last year, so please refer to the timetable from the previous year until the updated one becomes available.

3. This bus operates every day, yearly.

4. You can make a reservation 3 months prior to the travel date but not before the release of timetable.

5. To check seat availability, please visit the reservation page. If the bus is fully booked, you will see indicators such as “×”, “No Seat Available”, or “Not Available”. We will not answer to the inquiries about the seat availability.

6. The online reservation system and the ticket counter share the same seat availability. If online bookings show no available seats, the ticket counter will have the same status.

7. This bus does not have a restroom onboard.

8.  This bus has a luggage compartment where you can stow your suitcases. There are no restrictions on the number or size of items. Please make sure to use dedicated covers or bags for your skis, snowboard, and snowshoes. We do not take any responsibility for any damage to your belongings.

9. The fare table is posted below this page.

10. We add more buses during busy times. But if the bus becomes full, please board the next available bus.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: Where can I purchase tickets for the Nagano – Hakuba bus?
A1: If you are boarding at Nagano Station, you can purchase tickets at:
1. Nagano Station Alpico Transport Information Center (Credit card or Cash)
2. Onboard the bus (Contactless Credit/Debit card or Cash).
3. Ticket vending machine inside JR Nagano station’s ticket office (Midori-no-madoguchi)

If you are boarding at Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, you can purchase tickets at:
1. Ticket vending machine (Cash only)
2. Onboard the bus (Contactless Credit/Debit card or Cash)

If you are boarding the bus at a location other than Nagano Station and Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal, please purchase your ticket onboard the bus (Contactless Credit/Debit card or Cash).

Q2: I have only 10 minutes to transfer from the train to the Nagano Hakuba Line bus at Nagano Station. Will I make it in time?
A2: The distance between the train station’s ticket gate and the bus stop is within a 10-minute walking distance. However, depending on train delays or if you have a lot of luggage, there is a possibility that you may not make it in time. (You can purchase Nagano Hakuba Line bus tickets with cash or by contactless credit card/debit card onboard the bus.)

Check the location of the bus stop at Nagano Station (Bus Stop No. 26) here.

ผู้ใหญ่ : อายุตั้งแต่ 12 ปีขึ้นไป
เด็ก : อายุตั้งแต่ 6-11 ปี
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