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

The cheapest way to get from Ueda to Hakone is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueda to Hakone is to train via Tokyo which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥7000 - ¥14000.

Is there a direct bus between Ueda and Hakone?

No, there is no direct bus from Ueda to Hakone. However, there are services departing from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） and arriving at Hakone Glass No Mori via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ueda and Hakone?

No, there is no direct train from Ueda to Hakone. However, there are services departing from Ueda and arriving at Kowakidani via Tōkyō Station, Odawara and Hakone-Yumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Ueda to Hakone?

The distance between Ueda and Hakone is 279 km. The road distance is 194.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueda to Hakone without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥7000 - ¥14000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Ueda to Hakone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Hakone bus from?

Ueda to Hakone bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） station.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Hakone train from?

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

Train or bus from Ueda to Hakone?

The best way to get from Ueda to Hakone is to train via Tokyo which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥7000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1900 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Ueda to Hakone bus arrive?

Ueda to Hakone bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Ueda to Hakone train arrive?

Ueda to Hakone train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Ueda to Hakone?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Hakone is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Ueda to Hakone.

Where can I stay near Hakone?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Hakone.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ueda to Hakone 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 Ueda to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Odawaratrain
3. Take the train from Hakone-Yumoto to Kowakidanitrain
2h 58m
¥7,173–13,651
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 池袋～上田
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakone Glass No Moribus Shinjuku to Motohakone
6h 55m
¥1,900–6,600
Drive 194.4 km
1. Drive from Ueda to Hakonecar 194.4 km
3h 18m
¥3,379–4,880
Train
1. Take the train from Ueda to Takasakitrain Hakutaka / ...
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Odawaratrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
5h 9m
¥6,848–10,348

Ueda to Hakone by bus

7Weekly Buses

6h 55mAverage Duration

¥1,900Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 278.9 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Ueda to Kowakidani via Tōkyō Station, Odawara, and Hakone-Yumoto in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） to Hakone Glass No Mori via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 55m.

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