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

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Tokyo is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct bus between Hakone and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hakone Glass No Mori and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Hakone and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Kowakidani and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara and Shin-Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Hakone to Tokyo?

The distance between Hakone and Tokyo is 90 km. The road distance is 96.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakone to Tokyo without a car is to train via Shin-Yokohama which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥5000 - ¥9000.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Hakone to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Tokyo bus from?

Hakone to Tokyo bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, depart from Hakone Glass No Mori station.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Tokyo train from?

Hakone to Tokyo train services, operated by Hakone Tozan Railway, depart from Kowakidani station.

Train or bus from Hakone to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Hakone to Tokyo is to train via Shin-Yokohama which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥5000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥500 - ¥2800 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Hakone to Tokyo bus arrive?

Hakone to Tokyo bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hakone to Tokyo train arrive?

Hakone to Tokyo train services, operated by Hakone Tozan Railway, arrive at Hakone-Yumoto station.

Can I drive from Hakone to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Tokyo is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Hakone to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 3963+ hotels available in Tokyo.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Hakone to Tokyo 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 Shin-Yokohama
best
1. Take the train from Kowakidani to Hakone-Yumototrain Hakone Tozan Train
2. Take the train from Odawara to Shin-Yokohamatrain Kodama
1h 49m
¥5,440–8,584
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Motohakone to Shinjuku
3h 20m
¥500–2,800
Drive 96.4 km
1. Drive from Hakone to Tokyocar 96.4 km
1h 25m
¥1,675–2,420
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus Odawara
2. Take the train from Odawara to Shimbashitrain JT: Tōkaidō Line Local / ...
2h 5m
¥2,043–4,942
Train
1. Take the train from Kowakidani to Hakone-Yumototrain Hakone Tozan Train
2. Take the train from Hakone-Yumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain Hakone
2h 42m

Hakone to Tokyo by bus

65Weekly Buses

3h 20mAverage Duration

¥500Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.6 km
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Hakone, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a train from Kowakidani to Tōkyō Station via Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara, and Shin-Yokohama in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, Odakyu Highway Bus operates a bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥500–2,800 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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