What is the cheapest way to get from Hakone to Nara Kōen?

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Nara Kōen is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakone to Nara Kōen?

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Nara Kōen is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct bus between Hakone and Nara Kōen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakone to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from Hakone Glass No Mori and arriving at Kencho-higashi via Tomei Gotemba, Meitetsu Bus Center and Kintetsu Nara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Hakone and Nara Kōen?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone to Nara Kōen. However, there are services departing from Kowakidani and arriving at Nara via Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara, Shin Yokohama and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Hakone to Nara Kōen?

The distance between Hakone and Nara Kōen is 559 km. The road distance is 371.8 km.

How do I travel from Hakone to Nara Kōen without a car?

The best way to get from Hakone to Nara Kōen without a car is to train via Yokohama which takes 6h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Hakone to Nara Kōen?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Hakone to Nara Kōen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Nara Kōen bus from?

Hakone to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tomei Gotemba station.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Nara Kōen train from?

Hakone to Nara Kōen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Odawara station.

Train or bus from Hakone to Nara Kōen?

The best way to get from Hakone to Nara Kōen is to train via Yokohama which takes 6h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8720 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Hakone to Nara Kōen bus arrive?

Hakone to Nara Kōen bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where does the Hakone to Nara Kōen train arrive?

Hakone to Nara Kōen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Hakone to Nara Kōen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Nara Kōen is 372 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Hakone to Nara Kōen.

Where can I stay near Nara Kōen?

There are 9773+ hotels available in Nara Kōen.

Hakone to Nara Kōen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hakone to Nara Kōen by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train via Yokohama
best
1. Take the train from Odawara to Shin Yokohamatrain
2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain
6h 8m
Drive 371.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakone to Okumura Commemorative Museumcar 371.8 km
4h 30m
¥6,463–9,335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tomei Gotemba to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kintetsu Nara Stationbus
9h 49m
¥8,720
Night bus, train
1. Take the nightbus from Odawara Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
10h 17m
¥8,713–11,312
Train
1. Take the train from Odawara to Kyototrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
6h 11m
Train, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kowakidani to Hakone-Yumototrain
2. Take the train from Hakone-Yumoto to Odawaratrain
3. Take the train from Odawara to Shin Yokohamatrain
4. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
5. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain
6h 41m
Train, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kowakidani to Hakone-Yumototrain
2. Take the train from Odawara to Shin Yokohamatrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Osakatemmangutrain
5. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nippombashi to Kintetsu-Naratrain
7h 35m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.6 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Hakone, Japan and Nara Kōen, Japan?

You can take a train from Kowakidani to Kencho-higashi via Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara, Shin Yokohama, Kyoto, Kyōto, Nara, JR Nara Station East, and Kencho-higashi in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Kencho-higashi via Tomei Gotemba, Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit, Meitetsu Bus Center, Kintetsu Nara, and Kencho-higashi in around 9h 49m.

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