There are 3 ways to get from Saitama to Hakone by train, night bus, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Odawaratrain Takasakisen / ...
2h 33m¥2,252–3,504Drive 117.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Saitama to Hakonecar 117.1 km
1h 49m¥2,015–2,911Night bus, bus
- Take the nightbus from Omiya to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Jx712
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakone Glass No Moribus Shinjuku to Motohakone
3h 59m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Hakone is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Hakone is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama to Hakone. However, there are services departing from Omiya and arriving at Hakone Glass No Mori via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Hakone. However, there are services departing from Saitama-Shintoshin and arriving at Odawara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Saitama and Hakone is 126 km. The road distance is 117.1 km.
The best way to get from Saitama to Hakone without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Saitama to Hakone, including transfers.
Saitama to Hakone bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Omiya station.
Saitama to Hakone train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Saitama-Shintoshin station.
Saitama to Hakone bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Hakone, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Odawara every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,700–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Odawara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Omiya to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- Phone
- 0570-002-522
- Website
- odakyu-highway.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakone Glass No Mori
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,800
- Schedules at
- odakyu-highway.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Saitama to Hakone train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Odawara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Hakone is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Saitama to Hakone.
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