How to travel from Saiki to Hakone, Japan
The distance between Saiki and Hakone is around 918km (571 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Saiki to Hakone by bus, train, ferry, 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 → Saiki if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Oita Airport then Kyōto and then to Tomei Gotemba.
- Duration20h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,820($175)
Multiple bus operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Nishioita then take a ferry to Kobe then take the bus to Odawara Station.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Hakone
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saiki to Hakone by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥23,820 ($175) and will take around 20h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,200 ($205).
The distance between Saiki and Hakone is around 918km (571 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)
It takes around 20h 25m to get from Saiki and Hakone by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saiki to Hakone is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥28,200 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Hakone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,820 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saiki and Hakone. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saiki and Hakone. It typically takes around 20h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saiki to Hakone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oita Airport, Beppu-kitahama, Kyōto and Tomei Gotemba. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 25m.
Oita Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Saiki and Hakone. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Hakone. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Saiki and Hakone. The distance is around 1,092km (678 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Hakone is to take the bus which takes, on average, 20h 25m and will usually cost around ¥23,820 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Hakone
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 20m | ¥33,675($245) | every 4 hours | 1,120km (696 miles) |
| Train to Oita, plane | 5h 55m | ¥44,220($325) | hourly | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Train to Oita, plane | 7h 15m | ¥32,995($240) | twice daily | 1,169km (726 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | ¥28,200($205) | every 4 hours | 978km (608 miles) |
| Bus to Oita Airport, plane and train | 6h 20m | ¥30,665($225) | every 4 hours | 918km (571 miles) |
Bus | 20h 25m | ¥23,820($175) | once daily | 1,241km (771 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 24h 20m | ¥24,230($175) | once daily | 963km (598 miles) |
Drive | 12h 35m | ¥16,290($120) | on demand | 1,092km (678 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saiki and Hakone
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Star Flyer
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Bus companies
Oita Kotsu
Kintetsu Bus
JR Bus Kanto
Nankai Bus
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
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