How to travel from Hakone to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Hakone and Tottori is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hakone to Tottori 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 Yonago (YGJ) then take the train to Tottori.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,855($240)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi and then to Tottori.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,595($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance578km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Hakone to Tottori by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥12,595 ($90) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,275 ($170).

The distance between Hakone and Tottori is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (272 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Hakone and Tottori 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 Tottori is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥23,275 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,595 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hakone and Tottori. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tottori (TTJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hakone and Tottori. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hakone to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tomei Gotemba and Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

JR Bus Kanto and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Hakone and Tottori. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs 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 Tottori. We recommend that you take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tottori (TTJ). instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Tottori. The distance is around 578km (359 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 Tottori is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around ¥12,595 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Tottori

Transport options from Hakone to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 10m
¥32,855($240)
every 4 hours797km (495 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane4h 35m
¥36,280($265)
twice daily868km (539 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane5hrs
¥22,315($165)
5 times a day713km (443 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane2h 55m
¥23,275($170)
5 times a day620km (385 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 5m
¥19,575($145)
every 20 mins689km (428 miles)
Bus
9hrs
¥12,595($90)
once daily604km (375 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
¥8,625($63)
on demand578km (359 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

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

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori