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

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Hakone is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Hakone is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥3900 - ¥14000.

How far is it from Nikkō to Hakone?

The distance between Nikkō and Hakone is 238 km. The road distance is 230 km.

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

The best way to get from Nikkō to Hakone without a car is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥3900 - ¥14000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Nikkō to Hakone, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Hakone?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Hakone is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Nikkō to Hakone.

Where can I stay near Hakone?

There are 641+ hotels available in Hakone.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Nikkō 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 Utsunomiya
best
1. Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Odawaratrain
2h 51m
¥3,927–13,192
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Odawaratrain Kodama / ...
5h 23m
¥7,450–11,050
Drive 230 km
1. Drive from Nikkō to Hakonecar 230 km
3h 17m
¥3,999–5,777
Train
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain Spacia X / ...
2. Take the train from Yoyogi-Uehara to Odawaratrain OH: Odawara Line Rapid Express / ...
5h 6m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Tobu-Nikko to Kurihashitrain [41618] Tobu Nikko Line Section-Exp. / ...
2. Take the train from Kurihashi to Odawaratrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
5h 11m
¥3,930–5,982

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 238.2 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Nikko to Kiga-onsen-iriguchi via Utsunomiya, Tōkyō Station, Odawara, and Odawara Station in around 2h 51m.

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