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, 小田原 Odawara and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Hakone to Ueda?

The distance between Hakone and Ueda is 285 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 which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 小田原 Odawara station.

Train or bus from Hakone to Ueda?

The best way to get from Hakone to Ueda is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000. 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 JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 東京 Tōkyō 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 253+ hotels available in Ueda.

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

There are 5 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
best
1. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 東京 Tōkyōtrain Jt
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Uedatrain Asama
4h 27m
¥4,440–5,984
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
¥3,389–4,895
Train via Tokyo
1. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Oh
2. Take the train from Tokyo to Ueda Naganotrain Hakutaka
5h 18m
¥4,873–6,642
Train via Kumagaya
1. Take the train from Odawara to Kumagayatrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
2. Take the train from Kumagaya to Uedatrain Asama
5h 28m
¥4,843–6,542

Hakone to Ueda by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 7mAverage Duration

¥1,930Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.2 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Kowakidani to Ueda via Hakone-Yumoto, 小田原 Odawara, and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 27m. 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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