How to travel from Kumamoto to Hakone, Japan
The distance between Kumamoto and Hakone is around 935km (581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kumamoto to Hakone by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hakone → Kumamoto if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥32,580($240)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ōsaka and then to Odawara Station.
- Duration21hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥20,400($150)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kumamoto and Hakone
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Hakone by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,400 ($150) and will take around 21hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,885 ($210).
The distance between Kumamoto and Hakone is around 935km (581 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 826km (513 miles)
It takes around 21hrs to get from Kumamoto and Hakone by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Hakone is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥28,885 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Hakone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,400 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kumamoto and Hakone. We recommend that you fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara then take the bus to Kowaki-en. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kumamoto and Hakone. It typically takes around 21hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kumamoto to Hakone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka and Odawara Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21hrs.
Kintetsu Bus and Nankai Bus run regular bus services between Kumamoto and Hakone. Buses run once daily and take around 21hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kumamoto to Hakone. We recommend that you fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara then take the bus to Kowaki-en. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Kumamoto and Hakone. The distance is around 1,088km (676 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Hakone is to take the bus which takes, on average, 21hrs and will usually cost around ¥20,400 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kumamoto and Hakone
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 55m | ¥32,580($240) | every 30 mins | 1,083km (673 miles) |
| Train to Hakata, plane | 4h 35m | ¥44,905($330) | every 4 hours | 969km (602 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | ¥37,510($275) | hourly | 1,119km (695 miles) |
| Fly to Nagoya Airfield (NKM), Train | 5h 15m | ¥39,565($290) | hourly | 935km (581 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 45m | ¥28,885($210) | every 30 mins | 992km (616 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | ¥34,770($255) | 5 times a day | 1,117km (694 miles) |
Bus | 21hrs | ¥20,400($150) | once daily | 1,160km (721 miles) |
Drive | 12h 10m | ¥16,290($120) | on demand | 1,088km (676 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kumamoto and Hakone
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Skymark Airlines
Star Flyer
Bus companies
Nishitetsu
JR Bus Kanto
Kintetsu Bus
Nankai Bus
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
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