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How to get from Nara to Hakone
Every practical way to travel from Nara to Hakone, compared on time, cost and changes.
Nara Station → Hakone-Yumoto Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 4h 31m
- Typical fare
- ¥17,360
- Changes
- 2
Via Nara → Kyoto → Tokyo → Hakone
Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 10h 5m
- Typical fare
- ¥8,050
- Changes
- 2
Via Nara → Osaka → Tokyo → Hakone
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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Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Nara to Hakone?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 31m for a typical fare of ¥17,360.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Nara to Hakone?
- Highway Bus — about 10h 5m for a typical fare of ¥8,050.
- How long does it take to get from Nara to Hakone?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 31m for a typical fare of ¥17,360.