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How to get fromMatsumoto to Hakoneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Hachiojitrain train Azusa
    2. Take the train from 町田 Machida to 小田原 Odawaratrain train Oh
    4h 42m
    ¥4,278–6,527

  2. Drive  179 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Hakonecar car 179 km
    2h 57m
    ¥2,733–3,947

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakone Glass No Moribus bus Shinjuku to Motohakone
    7h 12m
    ¥8,200–15,292

  4. Train via Yokohama

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Hachiojitrain train
    2. Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to 新横浜 Shin-Yokohamatrain train Jh
    3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain train
    4h 52m

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Hachiojitrain train Azusa
    2. Take the train from Machida to Hakone-Yumototrain train Hakone / ...
    4h 58m

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  • Distance: 270 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Horaien via 八王子 Hachiōji, 町田 Machida, 小田原 Odawara, and Odawara East Station in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hakone via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Hakone Glass No Mori in around 7h 12m.

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