Kyoto to Hakone

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How to get from Kyoto to Hakone

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 111.95 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 53.57.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Hakone?

It can take you anywhere between 2 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 1h 54m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 19m to reach Hakone.

How much does it cost to get from Kyoto to Hakone?

Travelling between Kyoto and Hakone can be as cheap as USD 53.57 if you opt for a Kintetsu Bus ZKN19 bus and as expensive as USD 111.95 if you buy a Tokaido Shinkansen Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kyoto and Hakone ?

54 from Kyoto to Hakone starting from 08:10 Kyoto until 20:59 Kyoto
2 from Kyoto to Hakone starting from 22:58 Kyoto until 23:45 Kyoto

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kyoto to Hakone.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Kyoto to Hakone overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

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.

Companies operating bus routes between Kyoto and Hakone

Kintetsu Bus ZKN19, Nankai Bus ZNK2

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kyoto to Hakone?

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

93% took a train
7% opted for a bus

Transportation from Kyoto to Hakone

Trains

$ 78.31
Buses

$ 53.57
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Kyoto to Hakone

Cheapest Transport	$54
Fastest Transport	1h 54m
Earliest Departure	8:10 AM
Latest Departure	11:45 PM
Departures per day	56
Distance	95 kilometers
Transport Companies