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How to get from Beppu to Hakone
Every practical way to travel from Beppu to Hakone, compared on time, cost and changes.
Beppu Station → Hakone-Yumoto Station
Your options
Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 8h 30m
- Typical fare
- ¥32,330
- Changes
- 2
Via Beppu → Fukuoka → Tokyo → Hakone
Limited Express Sonic
Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 21h
- Typical fare
- ¥21,940
- Changes
- 3
Via Beppu → Fukuoka → Osaka → Tokyo → Hakone
Limited Express Sonic
Overnight highway bus
Overnight highway bus
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 ¥64,660 return — enough that a 7-day Japan Rail Pass (¥50,000) can pay for itself before you add anything else.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Beppu to Hakone?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 8h 30m for a typical fare of ¥32,330.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Beppu to Hakone?
- Highway Bus — about 21h for a typical fare of ¥21,940.
- How long does it take to get from Beppu to Hakone?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 8h 30m for a typical fare of ¥32,330.