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How to get from Aomori to Hakone
Every practical way to travel from Aomori to Hakone, compared on time, cost and changes.
Shin-Aomori Station → Hakone-Yumoto Station
Your options
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 4h 50m
- Typical fare
- ¥20,480
- Changes
- 1
Via Aomori → Tokyo → Hakone
Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 8h 45m
- Typical fare
- ¥18,470
- Changes
- 2
Via Aomori → Sendai → Tokyo → Hakone
Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥40,960 return, so a nationwide pass will not pay for itself on this trip. A regional pass is the better question — check the one below against your full itinerary.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Aomori to Hakone?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 50m for a typical fare of ¥20,480.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Aomori to Hakone?
- Highway Bus — about 8h 45m for a typical fare of ¥18,470.
- How long does it take to get from Aomori to Hakone?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 50m for a typical fare of ¥20,480.