The distance between Mito and Hakone is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mito 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 Hakone → Mito if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara.
Take the bus to Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and then to Shin-Yokohama Station then take the train to Odawara then take the bus to Kowaki-en.
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There are several options for getting from Mito to Hakone by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥7,665 ($56) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥9,445 ($69).
The distance between Mito and Hakone is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Mito and Hakone by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mito to Hakone is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥9,445 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Mito and Hakone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,665 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mito and Hakone. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mito 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 2h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Mito and Hakone. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mito and Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mito to Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Odawara. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mito and Hakone. The distance is around 205km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mito to Hakone is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥9,445 ($69).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | ¥9,445($69) | hourly | 213km (132 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | ¥9,855($72) | 5 times a day | 232km (144 miles) |
Bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, Train | 4hrs | ¥7,665($56) | hourly | 245km (152 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | ¥3,010($22) | on demand | 205km (127 miles) |
Airport Limousine
Keikyu Airport Limousine
JR Bus Kanto
The following major airports near Hakone offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.