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How to get fromHakone to Shibu Onsenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hakone to Shibu Onsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Tokyo

    best
    1. Take the train from Kowakidani to Hakone-Yumototrain train
    2. Take the train from Hakone-Yumoto to Odawaratrain train
    3. Take the train from Odawara to Shin Yokohamatrain train
    4. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain train
    6. Take the train from Nagano to Yudanakatrain train
    7h 11m

  2. Drive  248.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakone to Shibu Onsencar car 248.6 km
    4h 13m
    ¥4,283–6,186

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus Motohakone to Shinjuku
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus bus
    10h 21m
    ¥9,857–18,122

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Odawara to Takasakitrain train Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain train Hakutaka
    8h 45m
    ¥6,720–9,054

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 新宿 Shinjukutrain train Oh
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Bus Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus bus
    10h 28m
    ¥5,020–12,954

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  • Distance: 347.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Hakone, Japan and Shibu Onsen, Japan?

You can take a train from Kowakidani to Shibu Onsen via Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara, Shin Yokohama, Tōkyō Station, Nagano, and Yudanaka in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hakone to Shibu Onsen via Hakone Glass No Mori, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Nagano Station, Nagano, and Snow Monkey Park in around 10h 21m.

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