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

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Kōfu is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Kōfu is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Hakone and Kōfu?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakone to Kōfu. However, there are services departing from Motohakone-ko and arriving at 甲府駅バスターミナル via Mishima Station South and 河口湖駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Hakone and Kōfu?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone to Kōfu. However, there are services departing from Kowakidani and arriving at 甲府 Kōfu via Hakone-Yumoto, 町田 Machida and 八王子 Hachiōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Hakone to Kōfu?

The distance between Hakone and Kōfu is 168 km. The road distance is 83.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakone to Kōfu without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Hakone to Kōfu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Kōfu bus from?

Hakone to Kōfu bus services, operated by Tokai Bus, depart from Motohakone-ko station.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Kōfu train from?

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

Train or bus from Hakone to Kōfu?

The best way to get from Hakone to Kōfu is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Hakone to Kōfu bus arrive?

Hakone to Kōfu bus services, operated by Tokai Bus, arrive at Mishima Sta. station.

Where does the Hakone to Kōfu train arrive?

Hakone to Kōfu train services, operated by Odakyu Electric Railway Romancecar, arrive at Machida station.

Can I drive from Hakone to Kōfu?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Kōfu is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Hakone to Kōfu.

Where can I stay near Kōfu?

There are 300+ hotels available in Kōfu.

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There are 3 ways to get from Hakone to Kōfu by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hakone-Yumoto to Machidatrain Hakone
2. Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 甲府 Kōfutrain Co / ...
4h 11m
Drive 83.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakone to Kōfucar 83.4 km
1h 31m
¥1,268–1,831
Bus
1. Take the bus from Motohakone-ko to Mishima Sta.bus
2. Take the bus from Mishima Station South to Kawaguchiko Stationbus
3. Take the bus from 河口湖駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナルbus
5h 40m
¥4,017–8,930

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Distance: 168.5 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Kowakidani to 甲府 Kōfu via Hakone-Yumoto, Machida, 町田 Machida, and 八王子 Hachiōji in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Motohakone-ko to 甲府駅バスターミナル via Mishima Station South and 河口湖駅 in around 5h 40m.

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