How to travel from Kudamatsu to Hakone, Japan

The distance between Kudamatsu and Hakone is around 805km (500 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Kudamatsu to Hakone by train, bus, car, plane, tram and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Iwakuni then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,940($225)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yokohama and then to Odawara.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,420($195)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kyoto then take the bus to Tomei Gotemba.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,630($160)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hakone.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance805km (500 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Hakone

There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Hakone by train, bus, car, plane, tram and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,065 ($205).

The distance between Kudamatsu and Hakone is around 805km (500 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 669km (416 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Kudamatsu and Hakone by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Hakone is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥28,065 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Hakone, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kudamatsu and Hakone. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kudamatsu to Hakone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama, Shin-Yokohama and Odawara. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kudamatsu and Hakone. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Kudamatsu and Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then fly from Ube (UBJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara then take the bus to Kowaki-en. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Iwakuni then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Kudamatsu and Hakone. The distance is around 805km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Hakone is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥26,420 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kudamatsu and Hakone

Transport options from Kudamatsu to Hakone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 60m
¥30,940($225)
every 4 hours868km (539 miles)
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane4h 55m
¥35,185($255)
twice daily980km (609 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane5h 60m
¥35,045($255)
hourly1,151km (715 miles)
Train to Shin-Yamaguchi, plane and bus3h 50m
¥28,065($205)
every 3 hours970km (603 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
¥44,220($325)
hourly1,063km (661 miles)
Train, Tram, Ferry, Plane and Bus5h 60m
¥52,020($380)
every 3 hours945km (587 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
¥26,420($195)
every 4 hours947km (588 miles)
Train via Shin-Osaka5h 40m
¥23,410($170)
hourly845km (525 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
¥21,630($160)
once daily809km (503 miles)
Train to Iwakuni, bus19h 30m
¥20,810($150)
once daily890km (553 miles)
Drive
9hrs
¥12,045($88)
on demand805km (500 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