How to travel from Hakone to Nara, Japan
The distance between Hakone and Nara is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hakone to Nara by car, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nara → Hakone if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Train and Plane
Take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥31,075($225)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Nara
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakone to Nara by car, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around ¥30,120 ($220) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).
The distance between Hakone and Nara is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Hakone and Nara by car. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hakone to Nara is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Nara, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥30,120 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Hakone and Nara. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakone and Nara. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Nara. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Yamatosaidaiji. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Nara is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Nara. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Hakone and Nara. The distance is around 375km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Nara is to drive which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥5,475 ($40).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Nara
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 55m | ¥31,075($225) | every 30 mins | 580km (360 miles) |
| Bus to Odawara Station, train and plane | 4h 10m | ¥77,485($565) | every 30 mins | 588km (365 miles) |
| Bus to Odawara Station, train and plane | 4h 15m | ¥30,120($220) | every 30 mins | 607km (377 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | ¥60,375($440) | hourly | 810km (504 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | ¥5,475($40) | on demand | 375km (233 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakone and Nara
Bus companies
JR Bus Kanto
Nankai Bus
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Nara
The following major airports near Nara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Nara
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Nara
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Nara