How to Travel from

Nagano to Hakone

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Japan Nagano Hakone

Cheapest

By car (252 km)

3 h 36 min

252 km.

from $13

Other

Rideshare

3 h 36 min

252 km.

from $9.59

Train

2 h 55 min

174 km.

from $101.48

Bus

6 h 51 min

174 km.

from $50.48

Train via Takasaki

5 h 23 min

174 km.

from $66.54

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:

050-2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Nagano to Tōkyō

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$47.00–$69.87

Train from Tōkyō Station to Odawara

Ave. Duration:

35 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$24.14–$38.11

Train from Nagano to Takasaki

Ave. Duration:

45 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$30.49–$47.00

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/

Train from Tōkyō Station to Odawara

Ave. Duration:

1h 11m

Frequency:

Every 2 hours

Estimated price:

$20.33–$29.22

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:

(050) 2016-1603

Website:

jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Train from Tōkyō Station to Odawara

Ave. Duration:

1h 28m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$8.89–$12.07

Train from Takasaki to Odawara

Ave. Duration:

3h 34m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$20.33–$27.95

Bus operators

Odakyu Highway Bus

Phone:

03-3428-5331

Website:

odakyu-highway.jp/

Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakone

Ave. Duration:

2h 8m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$13.89

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:

0570-550-373

Website:

alpico.co.jp/en/

Bus from Hotel Kokusai 21 to Shinjuku

Ave. Duration:

3h 53m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$31.76–$39.38

Nagaden Bus

Phone:

026-295-8008

Website:

nagadenbus.co.jp/

Bus from Hotel Kokusai 21 to Shinjuku

Ave. Duration:

4h 1m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$17.79–$39.38

What is the cheapest way to get from Nagano to Hakone?

The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Hakone is to drive which costs $25 - $36.96 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nagano to Hakone?

The fastest way to get from Nagano to Hakone is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $52.17 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Nagano and Hakone?

No, there is no direct bus from Nagano to Hakone. However, there are services departing from Hotel Kokusai 21 and arriving at Hakone Highland Hotel mae via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Nagano to Hakone?

The distance between Nagano and Hakone is 312 km. The road distance is 239.4 km.

How do I travel from Nagano to Hakone without a car?

The best way to get from Nagano to Hakone without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $52.17 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Nagano to Hakone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nagano to Hakone bus from?

Nagano to Hakone bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hotel Kokusai 21 station.

Train, bus or fly from Nagano to Hakone?

The best way to get from Nagano to Hakone is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $52.17 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $45.65 and takes 6h 51m. There are no good options to fly between Nagano to Hakone.

Where does the Nagano to Hakone bus arrive?

Nagano to Hakone bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Nagano to Hakone?

Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Hakone is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Nagano to Hakone.

Where can I stay near Hakone?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Hakone. Prices start at $41.90 per night.

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Onsen Hostel K's House Hakone

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Hotel Zagakukan

642-1 Yumoto, Hakone

Mizunoto

492-23 Kowakidani, Hakone

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Hakone Open-Air Museum

The Hakone Open-Air Museum (箱根彫刻の森美術館, Hakone Choukoku no Mori Bijutsukan), opened in 1969, is Japan's first open-air museum. It is located in Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture. Hosting over 1,000 pieces, it includes artworks by Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Taro Okamoto, Yasuo Mizui, Churyo Sato, Susumu Shingu, Constantin Brâncuși, Barbara Hepworth, Rokuzan Ogiwara, and Kōtarō Takamura, among others. About 120 sculptural works are on permanent display across the park. The museum is affiliated with the Fujisankei Communications Group media conglomerate.

Lake Ashi

Lake Ashi (芦ノ湖, Ashi-no-ko), also referred to as Hakone Lake or Ashinoko Lake, is a scenic lake in the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture in Honshū, Japan. It is a crater lake that lies along the southwest wall of the caldera of Mount Hakone, a complex volcano that last erupted in 1170 CE at Ōwakudani. The lake is known for its views of Mount Fuji, its numerous hot springs, historical sites, and ryokan. The lake is located on the Tōkaidō road, the main link between Kyoto and Tokyo. A number of pleasure boats and ferries traverse the lake, several inspired by the design of sailing warships.

Odawara Castle

Odawara Castle (小田原城, Odawara-jō) is a reconstructed Japanese castle in the city of Odawara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

Five ways to Travel from Nagano to Hakone

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Japan Railways Limited Express

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Bus operators

Odakyu Highway Bus

ALPICO Kotsu

Nagaden Bus

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nagano to Hakone?

What is the fastest way to get from Nagano to Hakone?

Is there a direct bus between Nagano and Hakone?

How far is it from Nagano to Hakone?

How do I travel from Nagano to Hakone without a car?

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

Where do I catch the Nagano to Hakone bus from?

Train, bus or fly from Nagano to Hakone?

Where does the Nagano to Hakone bus arrive?

Can I drive from Nagano to Hakone?

Where can I stay near Hakone?