How to travel from Hakone to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Hakone and Motobu is around 1,662km (1,033 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hakone to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Hakone if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥30,800($225)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Kobe and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥48,600($355)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Tenmonkan then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥37,375($275)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakone to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥25,600 ($185) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,800 ($225).
The distance between Hakone and Motobu is around 1,662km (1,033 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,423km (884 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Hakone and Motobu by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Hakone to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ¥30,800 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥25,600 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hakone and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakone and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hakone to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥30,800 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 6h 20m | ¥30,800($225) | every 2 hours | 1,747km (1,086 miles) |
| Train to Shizuoka, plane and bus | 7h 10m | ¥36,140($265) | every 4 hours | 1,662km (1,033 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane and bus | 7h 50m | ¥25,600($185) | every 2 hours | 1,873km (1,164 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane and bus | 7h 50m | ¥25,735($190) | every 2 hours | 1,716km (1,066 miles) |
| Train to Kyoto, plane and bus | 8h 50m | ¥37,920($275) | every 2 hours | 1,763km (1,096 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥48,600($355) | 4 times a week | 1,930km (1,199 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥49,285($360) | 4 times a week | 1,931km (1,200 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 11h | ¥49,010($360) | 4 times a week | 1,987km (1,234 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 20h | ¥37,375($275) | 4 times a week | 2,199km (1,366 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakone and Motobu
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Shizutetsu Bus
Odakyu Highway Bus
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu