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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Moto-Hakone to Atami Sta.bus bus Atami-Hakone
    2. Take the train from Atami to Izukyū-Shimodatrain train Odoriko / ...
    2h 58m
    ¥2,001–2,724

  2. Drive 86.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakone to Shimodacar car 86.7 km
    1h 43m
    ¥1,490–2,153

  3. Bus, train via 伊東 Itō

    1. Take the bus from Moto-Hakone to Atami Sta.bus bus Atami-Hakone
    2. Take the train from 伊東 Itō to 伊豆急下田 Izukyū-Shimodatrain train Iz
    3h 18m
    ¥2,131–2,894

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 86.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Hakone, Japan and Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Hakone to Shimoda. However, you can take the bus to Atami Sta., walk to Atami, then take the train to Izukyū-Shimoda. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moto-Hakone to 伊豆急下田 Izukyū-Shimoda via Atami Sta., 熱海 Atami, and 伊東 Itō in around 3h 18m.

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