How to travel from Iwaki to Hakone, Japan

The distance between Iwaki and Hakone is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Iwaki to Hakone by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HakoneIwaki if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,185($89)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tokyo Station then take the train to Odawara.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,225($82)
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Drive

Drive to Hakone.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance298km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iwaki and Hakone

There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Hakone by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥9,445 ($69) and will take around 5h 30m. 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 ¥12,185 ($89).

The distance between Iwaki and Hakone is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (163 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Iwaki and Hakone by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Hakone is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥12,185 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Hakone, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,445 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iwaki and Hakone. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iwaki to Hakone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Odawara. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Iwaki 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 Iwaki and Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Iwaki and Hakone. The distance is around 298km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Hakone is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥12,185 ($89).

How do I get from Iwaki to Hakone

Compare travel optionsbetween Iwaki and Hakone

Transport options from Iwaki to Hakone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
¥12,185($89)
hourly307km (191 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
¥11,225($82)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Train and Bus5h 30m
¥9,445($69)
hourly339km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
¥4,380($32)
on demand298km (185 miles)

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Airports near Hakone

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Hakone
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Hakone
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Hakone