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

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Ueda is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Ueda is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.

Is there a direct bus between Hakone and Ueda?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakone to Ueda. However, there are services departing from Hakone Glass No Mori and arriving at 住吉［上田市］（おりば） via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Hakone and Ueda?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone to Ueda. However, there are services departing from Kowakidani and arriving at Ueda via Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara, Shin-Yokohama and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Hakone to Ueda?

The distance between Hakone and Ueda is 279 km. The road distance is 194.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakone to Ueda without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥10000 - ¥17000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Hakone to Ueda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Ueda bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hakone to Ueda train from?

Hakone to Ueda train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Odawara station.

Train or bus from Hakone to Ueda?

The best way to get from Hakone to Ueda is to train via Tokyo which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥10000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1900 - ¥7000 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Hakone to Ueda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hakone to Ueda train arrive?

Hakone to Ueda train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Hakone to Ueda?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Ueda is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Hakone to Ueda.

Where can I stay near Ueda?

There are 266+ hotels available in Ueda.

Hakone to Ueda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hakone to Ueda 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 Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Odawara to Shin-Yokohamatrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Uedatrain Hakutaka / ...
3h 35m
¥10,940–16,584
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Motohakone to Shinjuku
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 住吉［上田市］（おりば）bus 池袋～上田
8h 7m
¥1,930–6,530
Drive 194.1 km
1. Drive from Hakone to Uedacar 194.1 km
3h 17m
¥3,372–4,871
Train
1. Take the train from Odawara to Takasakitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Uedatrain Hakutaka / ...
5h 29m
¥6,943–10,242

Hakone to Ueda by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 7mAverage Duration

¥1,930Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 279.1 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Kowakidani to Ueda via Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara, Shin-Yokohama, and Tōkyō Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to 住吉［上田市］（おりば） via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 8h 7m.

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