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There are 7 ways to get from Ōtsu to Hakone by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Yokohamatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain train Kodama
    5h 2m

  2. Drive  356.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ōtsu to Hakonecar car 356.5 km
    4h
    ¥5,452–7,875

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotembabus bus
    8h 9m
    ¥6,923–16,709

  4. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi H2 to Odawara Stationnightbus night bus
    9h 57m
    ¥7,823–13,909

  5. Train via Nagahama

    1. Take the train from Zeze to Maibaratrain train [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
    2. Take the train from Maibara to Odawaratrain train Kodama
    5h 50m

  6. Bus, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain train
    6h 24m

  7. Bus, fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane ITM - NRT
    3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 小田原 Odawaratrain train
    7h 17m
    ¥19,223–45,509

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar210Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Zeze to Kowakidani via Kyōto, Kyoto, Shin Yokohama, Odawara, 小田原 Odawara, and Hakone-Yumoto in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei Gotemba once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,100–12,000 and the journey takes 5h 18m.

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