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How to get from Hakone to Kyoto
Every practical way to travel from Hakone to Kyoto, compared on time, cost and changes.
Hakone-Yumoto Station → Kyoto Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 3h 46m
- Typical fare
- ¥16,640
- Changes
- 1
Via Hakone → Tokyo → Kyoto
Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 9h
- Typical fare
- ¥7,470
- Changes
- 1
Via Hakone → Tokyo → Kyoto
Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku
Overnight highway bus
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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Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Hakone to Kyoto?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 3h 46m for a typical fare of ¥16,640.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Hakone to Kyoto?
- Highway Bus — about 9h for a typical fare of ¥7,470.
- How long does it take to get from Hakone to Kyoto?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 3h 46m for a typical fare of ¥16,640.