How to travel from Hakodate to Hakone, Japan

The distance between Hakodate and Hakone is around 805km (500 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hakodate to Hakone by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HakoneHakodate if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,330($280)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,265($245)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Aomori then take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku and then to Senkyorou-Mae.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,230($175)
Operated by

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Seikan Ferry Aomori Terminal then take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Senkyorou-Mae.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,195($110)
Operated by

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Hakone.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,155($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Hakone

There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Hakone by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,060 ($280).

The distance between Hakodate and Hakone is around 805km (500 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 743km (461 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Hakodate and Hakone by train.

The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Hakone is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥38,060 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Hakone is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,195 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Hakone. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Hakone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Tokyo and Odawara. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hakodate and Hakone. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakodate and Hakone. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara then take the bus to Kowaki-en. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakodate to Hakone. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara then take the bus to Kowaki-en. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Hakone is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Hakone. Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara. instead which will take 6hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Hakone is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥33,265 ($245).

How do I get from Hakodate to Hakone

Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Hakone

Transport options from Hakodate to Hakone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 30m
¥38,330($280)
every 3 hours1,194km (742 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 10m
¥38,060($280)
hourly805km (500 miles)
Train
6hrs
¥33,265($245)
every 20 mins934km (580 miles)
Train and Bus
14h 25m
¥24,230($175)
once daily1,029km (639 miles)
Ferry and Bus
16h 55m
¥15,195($110)
once daily973km (605 miles)
Ferry and Car
12h 40m
¥16,155($120)
twice daily931km (578 miles)

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Airports near Hakone

The following major airports near Hakone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Hakone
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Hakone
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Hakone