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How to get fromHakone to Saitamaby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus bus Odawara
    2. Take the train from Odawara to Saitama-Shintoshintrain train Ueno-Tōkyō Line
    2h 49m
    ¥2,543–3,342

  2. Drive 117.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakone to Saitamacar car 117.6 km
    1h 51m
    ¥2,040–2,947

  3. Bus, train via 新宿 Shinjuku

    1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus bus
    2. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 新宿 Shinjukutrain train Oh
    3. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain train Ja / ...
    3h 5m
    ¥2,243–3,142

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Map of how to get from Hakone to Saitama.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Hakone to Saitama. However, you can take the bus to Odawara Sta., walk to Odawara, then take the train to Saitama-Shintoshin. Alternatively, you can drive from Hakone to Saitama in around 1h 51m.

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