By Japan Railways: Tokyo Sta. - Odawara Sta., a main
gateway to the Hakone area.
1) By Tokaido Shinkansen, the bullet train, "Kodama", it takes 40
min. between the stations and runs every 20 to 30 minutes. One-way
fare is approximately JPY 3,700.
2) By rapid train "Acty" or local train on the Tokaido Line, it
takes 70 min. to 90 min. between the stations. 2-8 trains run
every hour. One-way fare is approximately JPY 1,500.
By Odakyu Railways: Shinjuku Sta. - Odawara Sta. or Hakone Yumoto
Sta.
3) By Limited Express "Romance Car", it takes 85 min. to Odawara
and 90 min. to Hakone Yumoto. 1-4 trains run every hour until
around 7:30 pm and up to 2 trains every hour run to Hakone Yumoto
until 7:00 pm. A seat reservation is required. Approximate one-way
fares are JPY 1,800 to Odawara and JPY 2,100 to Hakone Yumoto.
4) By express train, it takes 95 min. to Odawara Sta. It runs every
6 - 20 min. until around 11:35 pm. An approximate one-way fare is JPY
900.