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How to get fromKyoto to Hakone Ropewayby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Hakone Ropeway by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain train Kodama
    5h 29m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus bus
    7h 30m
    ¥3,598–14,418

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi H2 to Odawara Stationnightbus night bus
    10h 26m
    ¥8,950–13,900

  4. Drive 364.5 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Hakone Ropewaycar car 364.5 km
    4h 7m
    ¥6,094–8,802

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Odawaratrain train Kodama
    2. Take the bus from Odawara Station to Tōgendai Stationbus bus T
    5h 44m

  6. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain train
    4. Take the bus from Odawara Station to Minami-onsen-sōbus bus
    7h 1m

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

Calendar210Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,533Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to Hakone Ropeway via Kyoto, Kyoto, Shin Yokohama, Odawara, Odawara Station, Kiga-sakashita, Gōra, Sōunzan, and Ōwakudani in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotemba once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,100–12,000 and the journey takes 5h 18m.

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