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 drive which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Nikkō and Hakone?

No, there is no direct bus from Nikkō station to Hakone. However, there are services departing from Tobu-Nikko Station and arriving at Hakone Glass No Mori via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and Tomei Yamato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Hakone?

The distance between Nikkō and Hakone is 244 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 3h 57m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Nikkō to Hakone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Hakone bus from?

Nikkō to Hakone bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tobu-Nikko Station.

Train or bus from Nikkō to Hakone?

The best way to get from Nikkō to Hakone is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Nikkō to Hakone bus arrive?

Nikkō to Hakone bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.

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 1437+ 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 東京 Tōkyō to 小田原 Odawaratrain Jt
3h 57m
¥4,027–6,092
Drive 230 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nikkō to Hakonecar 230 km
3h 17m
¥4,014–5,797
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Tomei Yamato to Hakone Glass No Moribus Shinjuku to Motohakone
6h 18m
¥5,350–10,050
Train
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain Spacia X / ...
2. Take the train from 代々木上原 Yoyogi-Uehara to 小田原 Odawaratrain Oh
4h 55m
Train #2
1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain Tn / ...
2. Take the train from Kurihashi to Odawaratrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
5h 25m
¥4,028–6,179

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 244.3 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Nikko to Miyanoshita Onsen via Utsunomiya, 東京 Tōkyō, 小田原 Odawara, and Odawara Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Hakone Glass No Mori via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and Tomei Yamato in around 6h 18m.

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