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How to get from Nagasaki to Hakone

Every practical way to travel from Nagasaki to Hakone, compared on time, cost and changes.

Nagasaki StationHakone-Yumoto Station

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  • Shinkansen (Bullet Train)

    Fastest
    Journey time
    8h
    Typical fare
    ¥31,910
    Changes
    3

    Via Nagasaki → Fukuoka → Tokyo → Hakone

    Relay Kamome + Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen at Takeo-Onsen

    Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku

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  • Highway Bus

    Cheapest
    Journey time
    20h 30m
    Typical fare
    ¥21,520
    Changes
    4

    Via Nagasaki → Fukuoka → Osaka → Tokyo → Hakone

    Relay Kamome + Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen at Takeo-Onsen

    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 ¥63,820 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 Nagasaki to Hakone?
Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 8h for a typical fare of ¥31,910.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nagasaki to Hakone?
Highway Bus — about 20h 30m for a typical fare of ¥21,520.
How long does it take to get from Nagasaki to Hakone?
Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 8h for a typical fare of ¥31,910.

Before you travel

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