How to travel from Hakone to Tamano, Japan

The distance between Hakone and Tamano is around 577km (358 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.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Hakone to Tamano by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kochi (KCZ) then take the train to Kojima.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥54,350($395)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Okayama Station West Exit.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,335($110)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Tamano.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance577km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Tamano

There are several options for getting from Hakone to Tamano by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥15,335 ($110) and will take around 10h 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 ¥48,875 ($355).

The distance between Hakone and Tamano is around 577km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)

It takes around 10h 15m to get from Hakone and Tamano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hakone to Tamano is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥48,875 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Tamano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,335 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hakone and Tamano. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Bizentai. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hakone and Tamano. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hakone to Tamano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tomei Gotemba, Osaka Station JR Express BT and Okayama Station West Exit. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

JR Bus Kanto and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Hakone and Tamano. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Tamano. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Chayamachi and then to Bizentai. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Tamano is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tamano. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) 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 Tamano. The distance is around 577km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Tamano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around ¥15,335 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Tamano

Transport options from Hakone to Tamano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
5h 55m
¥54,350($395)
hourly898km (558 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 55m
¥48,875($355)
every 2 hours692km (430 miles)
Bus to Odawara Station, train and plane4h 25m
¥49,695($365)
hourly733km (455 miles)
Bus to Odawara Station, train and plane4h 35m
¥35,730($260)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane and bus4h 60m
¥33,815($245)
hourly958km (596 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
¥53,800($395)
hourly761km (473 miles)
Bus to Odawara Station, train and plane5hrs
¥38,605($280)
hourly771km (479 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
¥15,335($110)
5 times a day661km (411 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
¥8,350($61)
on demand577km (358 miles)

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Airports near Tamano

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

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tamano
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tamano
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Tamano