Rome2Rio

How to get fromHakone to Minami-Alpsby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Minami-Alps

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 3 ways to get from Hakone to Minami-Alps by train, bus, 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.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kowakidani to Hakone-Yumototrain train
    2. Take the train from Hakone-Yumoto to Machidatrain train
    3. Take the train from 町田 Machida to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain train Jh
    4. Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 甲府 Kōfutrain train Co
    5. Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 小笠原橋bus bus
    5h 8m

  2. Drive  90.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakone to Minami-Alpscar car 90.8 km
    1h 38m
    ¥1,382–1,996

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Motohakone-ko to Mishima Sta.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mishima Station South to Kawaguchiko Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 河口湖駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナルbus bus
    6h 37m
    ¥4,497–9,630

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Hakone to Minami-Alps.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Hakone, Japan and Minami-Alps, Japan?

You can take a bus from Motohakone-ko to 小笠原橋 via Mishima Station South, 河口湖駅, and 甲府駅バスターミナル in around 6h 37m.

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.

Related travel guides