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

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Chiba is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Chiba is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.

Is there a direct train between Hakone and Chiba?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Kowakidani and arriving at 千葉 Chiba via Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara, Shin Yokohama and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Hakone to Chiba?

The distance between Hakone and Chiba is 146 km. The road distance is 133.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakone to Chiba without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4700.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Hakone to Chiba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Chiba train from?

Hakone to Chiba train services, operated by Hakone Tozan Railway, depart from Kowakidani station.

Where does the Hakone to Chiba train arrive?

Hakone to Chiba train services, operated by Hakone Tozan Railway, arrive at Hakone-Yumoto station.

Can I drive from Hakone to Chiba?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Chiba is 134 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Hakone to Chiba.

Where can I stay near Chiba?

There are 400+ hotels available in Chiba.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Hakone to Chiba by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus
2. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jt
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 千葉みなと Chibaminatotrain Je
3h 4m
¥3,370–4,704
Drive 133.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakone to Chibacar 133.7 km
2h 1m
¥2,284–3,299
Bus, train via Yokohama
1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus
2. Take the train from Odawara to Shin Yokohamatrain
3. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Chibachuobus
4h 27m
Train
1. Take the train from Kowakidani to Hakone-Yumototrain
2. Take the train from Odawara to Shin Yokohamatrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 千葉 Chibatrain Jo
3h 20m
Bus, train via Tokyo
1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus
2. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Oh
3. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 千葉 Chibatrain Jb
3h 37m
¥3,120–4,354

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Distance: 145.7 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Kowakidani to 千葉 Chiba via Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara, Shin Yokohama, and Tōkyō Station in around 3h 20m.

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