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Discover the Japan Rail PassThe cheapest and fastest trains from Hakone to Kyoto
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hakone to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hakone to Kyoto will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 19 trains that leave Hakone for Kyoto every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 299 km distance in an average of 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Hikari 6316:562h10Odawara Station9:06Kyoto Station£621One-way0 changes- Hikari 63710:112h01Odawara Station12:12Kyoto Station£621One-way0 changes
- Hikari 65318:072h05Odawara Station20:12Kyoto Station£621One-way0 changes
- Hikari 64112:072h05Odawara Station14:12Kyoto Station£621One-way0 changes
- Hikari 64916:072h05Odawara Station18:12Kyoto Station£621One-way0 changes
- Hikari 7336:171h43Odawara Station8:00Kyoto Station£621One-way0 changes
- Hikari 63710:112h01Odawara Station12:12Kyoto Station£621One-way0 changes
- Hikari 6338:112h01Odawara Station10:12Kyoto Station£621One-way0 changes
- Hikari 65318:072h05Odawara Station20:12Kyoto Station£621One-way0 changes
- Hikari 64112:072h05Odawara Station14:12Kyoto Station£621One-way0 changes
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Compare coach, train and flight for Hakone to Kyoto
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hakone to Kyoto among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 299 km
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£64 Average Price | £50 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hakone to Kyoto train times
The table below shows live departures for Hakone to Kyoto trains for tomorrow, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hikari 733 | 6:17 Odawara Station | 1h43 | 8:00 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 631 | 6:56 Odawara Station | 2h10 | 9:06 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
 Kodama 803 | 7:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 10:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 633 | 8:11 Odawara Station | 2h01 | 10:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 807 | 8:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 11:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 811 | 9:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 12:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 637 | 10:11 Odawara Station | 2h01 | 12:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 815 | 10:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 13:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 819 | 11:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 14:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 641 | 12:07 Odawara Station | 2h05 | 14:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 823 | 12:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 15:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 827 | 13:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 16:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 645 | 14:07 Odawara Station | 2h05 | 16:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 831 | 14:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 17:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 835 | 15:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 18:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 649 | 16:07 Odawara Station | 2h05 | 18:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 839 | 16:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 19:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 653 | 18:07 Odawara Station | 2h05 | 20:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 855 | 20:35 Odawara Station | 2h50 | 23:25 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 22 May | |||||
| Hikari 533 | 6:17 Odawara Station | 1h43 | 8:00 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 631 | 6:56 Odawara Station | 2h10 | 9:06 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 703 | 7:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 10:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 633 | 8:07 Odawara Station | 2h05 | 10:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 707 | 8:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 11:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 711 | 9:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 12:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 637 | 10:07 Odawara Station | 2h05 | 12:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 715 | 10:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 13:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 719 | 11:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 14:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 641 | 12:07 Odawara Station | 2h05 | 14:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 723 | 12:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 15:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 727 | 13:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 16:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 645 | 14:07 Odawara Station | 2h05 | 16:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 731 | 14:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 17:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 735 | 15:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 18:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 649 | 16:07 Odawara Station | 2h05 | 18:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 739 | 16:35 Odawara Station | 2h59 | 19:34 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 653 | 18:07 Odawara Station | 2h05 | 20:12 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 755 | 20:35 Odawara Station | 2h50 | 23:25 Kyoto Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hakone to Kyoto
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Trains from Hakone to Kyoto run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 299 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 299 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 6:17 |
Last train 20:59 |
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FAQs: Hakone to Kyoto train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hakone to Kyoto by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kyoto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Hakone and Kyoto
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
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- 06:00–23:00
- Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station.
- Parking facilities are available near the station, including a large parking area on the Hachijo side.
- A wide variety of dining options are available, including The Cube Gourmet Street on the 11th floor and Kyoto Ramen Koji on the 10th floor.
- Available at designated taxi stands on both the Karasuma and Hachijo sides of the station.
- The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities.
- Restrooms, including accessible facilities, are available throughout the station.
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