What is the cheapest way to get from Gion to Hakone?

The cheapest way to get from Gion to Hakone is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gion to Hakone?

The fastest way to get from Gion to Hakone is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

Is there a direct bus between Gion and Hakone?

No, there is no direct bus from Gion to Hakone. However, there are services departing from Shijo Kawaramachi and arriving at Hakone Glass No Mori via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and Tomei Gotemba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Gion and Hakone?

No, there is no direct train from Gion to Hakone. However, there are services departing from Gion-Shijo and arriving at Kowakidani via Tōfukuji, Kyōto, Nagoya Station, Odawara and Hakone-Yumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Gion to Hakone?

The distance between Gion and Hakone is 417 km. The road distance is 365.3 km.

How do I travel from Gion to Hakone without a car?

The best way to get from Gion to Hakone without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

How long does it take to get from Gion to Hakone?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Gion to Hakone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gion to Hakone bus from?

Gion to Hakone bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Gion to Hakone train from?

Gion to Hakone train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Gion to Hakone?

The best way to get from Gion to Hakone is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Gion to Hakone bus arrive?

Gion to Hakone bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tomei Gotemba station.

Where does the Gion to Hakone train arrive?

Gion to Hakone train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Gion to Hakone?

Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Hakone is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Gion to Hakone.

Where can I stay near Hakone?

There are 1331+ hotels available in Hakone.

Gion to Hakone - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Gion to Hakone by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Nagoya
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Odawaratrain Kodama
4h 39m
¥12,119–17,440
Drive 365.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gion to Hakonecar 365.3 km
4h 9m
¥6,160–8,897
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus
7h 57m
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Odawara Stationnightbus
10h 18m
¥7,880–10,630
Train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Odawaratrain Kodama
5h 6m
¥10,380–15,630
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Minami-ibarakitrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Odawaratrain
4h 55m
¥13,718–27,374
Line 17 bus, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from Shinagawa to Odawaratrain
5. Take the bus from Odawara Station to Kiga-onsen-iriguchibus
4h 49m
¥16,600–30,980
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Odawaratrain
5h 59m
¥18,098–50,684
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Odawaratrain
4. Take the bus from Odawara Station to Kiga-onsen-iriguchibus
5h 32m
¥20,250–33,020
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Shinagawatrain
4. Take the train from Shinagawa to Odawaratrain
6h 21m
¥23,280–73,690

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

217Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

¥10,974Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.7 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Hakone, Japan?

You can take a train from Gion-Shijo to Kowakidani via Tōfukuji, Kyōto, Nagoya Station, Odawara, and Hakone-Yumoto in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotemba once daily, and the journey takes 5h 18m.

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