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

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Kawagoe is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Kawagoe is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2800.

Is there a direct train between Hakone and Kawagoe?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone to Kawagoe. However, there are services departing from Kowakidani and arriving at 川越 Kawagoe via Hakone-Yumoto and 新宿 Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Hakone to Kawagoe?

The distance between Hakone and Kawagoe is 150 km. The road distance is 109.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakone to Kawagoe without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4800.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Hakone to Kawagoe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Kawagoe train from?

Hakone to Kawagoe train services, operated by Odakyu Electric Railway Romancecar, depart from Hakone-Yumoto station.

Where does the Hakone to Kawagoe train arrive?

Hakone to Kawagoe train services, operated by Odakyu Electric Railway Romancecar, arrive at Shinjuku Station.

Can I drive from Hakone to Kawagoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Kawagoe is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Hakone to Kawagoe.

Where can I stay near Kawagoe?

There are 449+ hotels available in Kawagoe.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Hakone to Kawagoe by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus Odawara
2. Take the train from Odawara to Ōmiyatrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
3h 19m
¥3,490–4,804
Drive 109.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakone to Kawagoecar 109.1 km
1h 58m
¥1,878–2,712
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 川越 Kawagoetrain Ja
3h 31m
¥3,070–4,354
Train
1. Take the train from Hakone-Yumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain Hakone
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 川越 Kawagoetrain Ja
3h 55m

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Distance: 149.7 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Kowakidani to 川越 Kawagoe via Hakone-Yumoto, Shinjuku Station, and 新宿 Shinjuku in around 3h 55m.

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