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

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Kiso is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Kiso is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

How far is it from Hakone to Kiso?

The distance between Hakone and Kiso is 421 km. The road distance is 213.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakone to Kiso without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 5h 31m and costs ¥16000 - ¥23000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Hakone to Kiso, including transfers.

Can I drive from Hakone to Kiso?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Kiso is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Hakone to Kiso.

Where can I stay near Kiso?

There are 27+ hotels available in Kiso.

Hakone to Kiso - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Hakone to Kiso by train, bus, or car

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 Odawara to Nagoya Stationtrain Kodama / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kisofukushimatrain Shinano
5h 31m
¥16,160–22,738
Drive 213.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakone to Kisocar 213.4 km
3h 30m
¥3,651–5,274
Bus, train via Tokyo
1. Take the bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kisofukushimatrain
8h 47m
¥11,430–16,430
Train
1. Take the train from Odawara to Machidatrain
2. Take the train from Hachiōji to Shiojiritrain
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Kisofukushimatrain
6h 33m
¥12,835–18,190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 御殿場駅 to 河口湖駅bus
2. Take the bus from 河口湖駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナルbus
3. Take the train from Kofu to Midorikotrain
9h 32m
¥9,000–14,460

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 421.4 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Hakone, Japan and Kiso, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a bus from Kiga-onsen-iriguchi to Kiso via Odawara Station, Odawara, Nagoya, and Kisofukushima in around 5h 31m.

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