How to travel from Himeji to Hakone, Japan
The distance between Himeji and Hakone is around 484km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Himeji to Hakone by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hakone → Himeji if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Shin-Yokohama and then to Odawara.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥24,640($180)
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Train and Plane
Take the train to Tottori then fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥58,045($425)
Multiple operators
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Kyoto then take the bus to Tomei Gotemba.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,795($130)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Hakone
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Himeji to Hakone by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,640 ($180).
The distance between Himeji and Hakone is around 484km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 398km (248 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Himeji and Hakone by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Himeji to Hakone is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥24,640 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Hakone, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Himeji and Hakone. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Himeji to Hakone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yokohama and Odawara. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Himeji and Hakone. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Himeji and Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yokohama and then to Odawara. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara then take the bus to Kowaki-en. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Himeji and Hakone. The distance is around 484km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Hakone is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥24,640 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Hakone
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 3h 30m | ¥24,640($180) | hourly | 638km (396 miles) |
| Train via Nagoya | 3h 60m | ¥21,495($155) | hourly | 536km (333 miles) |
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 25m | ¥58,045($425) | 4 times a day | 740km (460 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and bus | 3h 35m | ¥33,675($245) | every 30 mins | 604km (375 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | ¥29,570($215) | hourly | 591km (367 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 3h 40m | ¥41,345($300) | every 3 hours | 761km (473 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 10m | ¥44,355($325) | hourly | 728km (452 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 4h 30m | ¥42,030($305) | hourly | 807km (502 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 25m | ¥17,795($130) | once daily | 500km (311 miles) |
| Train to Osaka, Bus | 8h 45m | ¥14,510($105) | once daily | 535km (333 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | ¥6,980($51) | on demand | 484km (300 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Himeji and Hakone
Bus companies
JR Bus Kanto
Nankai Bus
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Train operators
Hanshin Railways
Sanyo Electric Railway
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Airports near Hakone
The following major airports near Hakone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Hakone
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Hakone
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Hakone