Travelling between Kyoto and Hakone is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 115.97 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 30.29.
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 10 hours to travel between Kyoto and Hakone depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Kyoto and Hakone. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 4m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 19m to reach Hakone.
Travelling between Kyoto and Hakone can be as cheap as USD 30.29 if you opt for a Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2 bus and as expensive as USD 115.97 if you buy a Shinkansen JR Central Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kyoto to Hakone.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Kintetsu Bus ZKN19, Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route