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Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kyoto to Hakone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyoto to Hakone will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
Of the 19 trains that leave Kyoto for Hakone 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 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 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.
Kodama 75219:102h59Kyoto Station22:09Odawara Station£671One-way0 changes- Kodama 73214:102h59Kyoto Station17:09Odawara Station£671One-way0 changes
- Kodama 74016:102h59Kyoto Station19:09Odawara Station£671One-way0 changes
Hikari 65816:332h05Kyoto Station18:38Odawara Station£671One-way0 changes- Kodama 72412:102h59Kyoto Station15:09Odawara Station£671One-way0 changes
- Hikari 66820:591h54Kyoto Station22:53Odawara Station£671One-way0 changes
- Hikari 65816:332h05Kyoto Station18:38Odawara Station£671One-way0 changes
- Hikari 6428:332h05Kyoto Station10:38Odawara Station£671One-way0 changes
- Hikari 65012:332h05Kyoto Station14:38Odawara Station£671One-way0 changes
- Hikari 64610:332h05Kyoto Station12:38Odawara Station£671One-way0 changes
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Compare train, flight and coach for Kyoto to Hakone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kyoto to Hakone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 299 km
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£64 Average Price | £46 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kyoto to Hakone train times
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Hakone 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 |
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| Kodama 708 | 8:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 11:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 642 | 8:33 Kyoto Station | 2h05 | 10:38 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 712 | 9:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 12:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 716 | 10:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 13:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 646 | 10:33 Kyoto Station | 2h05 | 12:38 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 720 | 11:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 14:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 724 | 12:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 15:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 650 | 12:33 Kyoto Station | 2h05 | 14:38 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 728 | 13:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 16:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 732 | 14:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 17:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 654 | 14:33 Kyoto Station | 2h05 | 16:38 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 736 | 15:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 18:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 740 | 16:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 19:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 658 | 16:33 Kyoto Station | 2h05 | 18:38 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 744 | 17:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 20:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 748 | 18:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 21:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 662 | 18:33 Kyoto Station | 2h05 | 20:38 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 752 | 19:10 Kyoto Station | 2h59 | 22:09 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 668 | 20:59 Kyoto Station | 1h54 | 22:53 Odawara Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 22 May | |||||
| 1:10 Kyoto | 2h59 | 4:09 Hakone | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kyoto to Hakone
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Trains from Kyoto to Hakone run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
There are 17 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 59m.
Distance 299 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 6:17 |
Last train 20:59 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: JR Central from Kyoto to Hakone trainsJR Central trains will get you between Kyoto and Hakone from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Kyoto to Hakone train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyoto to Hakone 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 Hakone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Kyoto and Hakone
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Dining
ATM
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Ticket Office
- 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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