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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 via Atami Sta.

    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 Itou Sen / ...
    3h
    ¥2,764–3,835

  2. Drive  87 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakone to Shimodacar car 87 km
    1h 45m
    ¥1,497–2,162

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ashinoyu to Odawara Sta.bus bus Odawara
    2. Take the train from Odawara to Izukyū-Shimodatrain train Odoriko
    3h 20m
    ¥2,670–3,754

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  • Distance: 86.5 km
  • Duration: 3h

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 drive from Hakone to Shimoda in around 1h 45m.

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