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 52m.

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 Kita Akabane via Hakone-Yumoto and Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

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 26m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m 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 52m and costs ¥4400 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 6m.

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 12247+ hotels available in Kawaguchi.

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

How to get fromHakone to Kawaguchi

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Hakone to Kawaguchi by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus Odawara
2. Take the train from Odawara to Akabanetrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
2h 26m
¥2,870–4,054
Drive 108.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakone to Kawaguchicar 108.2 km
1h 37m
¥1,866–2,695
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Motohakone to Shinjuku
3h 52m
¥4,397–7,502
Bus, train via 品川 Shinagawa
1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus
2. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 品川 Shinagawatrain Jt
3. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 川口 Kawaguchitrain Jk
2h 49m
¥3,090–4,254
Train
1. Take the train from Kowakidani to Hakone-Yumototrain Hakone Tozan Train
2. Take the train from Hakone-Yumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain Hakone
3h 6m

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Hakone to Kawaguchi.

Launch map view

Distance: 116.3 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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 Kita Akabane via Hakone-Yumoto and Shinjuku Station in around 3h 6m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.