Continue from Hakone’s gateway to Kyoto in around 2 hours on selected direct services.
Selected Hikari and Kodama trains run from Odawara to Kyoto. Nozomi does not stop at Odawara, so the stopping pattern matters.
Choose a Hikari that calls at Odawara for the shortest journey. Kodama is slower but serves the station; Nozomi cannot be boarded there.
Timetables, stopping patterns and seats vary by date. Search your exact travel day to compare departures and total journey time.
Allow enough time to reach Odawara from Hakone. Kyoto Station connects with JR, subway, buses and taxis.
Allow enough time for ticket gates and platform changes, especially with luggage or a separately booked onward train.
Travel time from Hakone resorts to Odawara varies. Treat it as a separate connection and add a buffer before the Shinkansen.
A Shinkansen ticket combines the base fare with a limited-express charge. The final total depends on the train, date, reservation status and seat class.
Fares and inventory can change, so use live search results to confirm the total before payment.
Reserve for weekends, holidays, busy seasons, groups or a specific departure. Earlier booking improves the chance of adjacent seats.
Baggage over 160 cm in combined dimensions requires an eligible seat with access to the oversized-baggage area on applicable routes.
Travel from Odawara to Kyoto on selected direct Hikari services.
Start from Odawara after visiting Hakone and continue west without returning to Tokyo.
These are the seat classes offered on this route. Choose the actual fare and availability after searching your travel date.
Budget-conscious travelers
Comfort seekers and travelers
Images are illustrative. Seat layout, power outlets, luggage space, and other facilities can vary by train.
Search Odawara to Kyoto trainsA typical journey is About 2h by selected Hikari. Exact time depends on the service and stopping pattern.
Allow enough time to reach Odawara from Hakone. Kyoto Station connects with JR, subway, buses and taxis.
Choose a Hikari that calls at Odawara for the shortest journey. Kodama is slower but serves the station; Nozomi cannot be boarded there.
Travel time from Hakone resorts to Odawara varies. Treat it as a separate connection and add a buffer before the Shinkansen.
The total varies by train, seat class, reservation type, travel date and seasonal pricing. Search your exact date for the current total.
Baggage over 160 cm in combined dimensions requires an eligible seat with access to the oversized-baggage area on applicable routes.
