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

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Kawaguchi is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Kawaguchi is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.

Is there a direct bus between Hakone and Kawaguchi?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakone to Kawaguchi. However, there are services departing from Hakone Glass No Mori and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Hakone and Kawaguchi?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone to Kawaguchi. However, there are services departing from Kowakidani and arriving at 川口 Kawaguchi via Hakone-Yumoto, 小田原 Odawara and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Hakone to Kawaguchi?

The distance between Hakone and Kawaguchi is 116 km. The road distance is 108.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakone to Kawaguchi without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Hakone to Kawaguchi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Kawaguchi bus from?

Hakone to Kawaguchi bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, depart from Hakone Glass No Mori station.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Kawaguchi train from?

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

Train or bus from Hakone to Kawaguchi?

The best way to get from Hakone to Kawaguchi is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥4300 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Hakone to Kawaguchi bus arrive?

Hakone to Kawaguchi bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hakone to Kawaguchi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hakone to Kawaguchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Kawaguchi is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Hakone to Kawaguchi.

Where can I stay near Kawaguchi?

There are 12259+ hotels available in Kawaguchi.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Hakone to Kawaguchi 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 Akabanetrain Toukaidouhonsen / ...
2h 28m
¥2,870–4,054
Drive 108.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakone to Kawaguchicar 108.2 km
1h 37m
¥1,856–2,681
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Motohakone to Shinjuku
3h 47m
¥4,367–7,472
Bus, train via 新宿 Shinjuku
1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus Odawara
2. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Oh
2h 44m
¥2,620–3,734
Train
1. Take the train from Kowakidani to Hakone-Yumototrain
2. Take the train from Hakone-Yumoto to Odawaratrain
3. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jt
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 川口 Kawaguchitrain Jk
2h 46m
¥2,060–2,834

Hakone to Kawaguchi by bus and train

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2h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 116.3 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Odakyu Highway Bus operates a bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥500–2,800 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kowakidani to 川口 Kawaguchi via Hakone-Yumoto, 小田原 Odawara, and Tōkyō Station in around 2h 46m.

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