Odawara To Tokyo Train
- $46Lowest ticket cost
- 73 kmDistance
- 36 minTravel Time
Train Odawara to Tokyo Information
- Train on the route:This route runs on the Tokaido Shinkansen, using the Hikari or Kodama services, high-speed trains reaching up to 285 kilometers per hour.
- Average ticket price:One-way fares start from around 46 USD. The price shifts slightly depending on whether you pick a reserved or non-reserved seat.
- Where to purchase tickets:Tickets can be bought through the Rail.Ninja global train ticket reservation system.
- Important to know:The fastest Nozomi service does not stop at Odawara, so only the Hikari and Kodama trains can be used on this route.
Odawara to Tokyo Train Timetable
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| Step aboard the Tokaido Shinkansen for a quick hop from the coastal town of Odawara into the heart of Tokyo, with Mount Fuji sometimes visible off in the distance along the way. The Hikari and Kodama trains that stop at Odawara offer wide seats, generous legroom, and dedicated racks for luggage, making even a short ride feel effortless. Odawara Station sits close to its famous castle and local attractions, while Tokyo Station drops you right into the center of the capital's rail and subway network. Choose between reserved and non-reserved ordinary seating or upgrade to Green Car for extra comfort, and lock in your Odawara to Tokyo train tickets ahead of time to guarantee your seat. Clear signage throughout both stations makes finding your platform simple, so you can move straight from the gate to your seat aboard the high-speed train. |
Odawara to Tokyo Train Information
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Odawara Train Station
Tokyo Train Station
Odawara sits along the Tokaido Shinkansen line as the gateway to Hakone's hot springs, and the ride into Tokyo takes you past glimpses of Sagami Bay before the skyline appears. Since the fastest Nozomi service skips this stop, you'll be riding the Hikari or Kodama, both offering roomy seats and enough space to stow luggage without a fuss. Odawara Station sits a short walk from Odawara Castle, making it easy to fit in some sightseeing before boarding. Reserve your Odawara to Tokyo train tickets ahead of time, especially on weekends when Hakone-bound travelers fill the trains.
What to Know About Odawara to Tokyo Train
The Tokaido Shinkansen covers this route in around 30 to 50 minutes, depending on whether you take the faster Hikari or the more frequent Kodama. Compare current departure times and book through Rail.Ninja.
A one-way fare typically runs around 46 USD, varying by seat class and reservation status. You can check up-to-date fares and reserve a seat through Rail.Ninja.
No. The Nozomi, the fastest Tokaido Shinkansen service, does not stop at Odawara Station. Only the Hikari and Kodama trains serve this route.
Odawara Station sits in Kanagawa Prefecture, close to Odawara Castle, and serves as a common transfer point for travelers heading toward Hakone.
Yes, both the Hikari and Kodama services on this stretch are fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass, though travelers without a pass can book individual tickets through Rail.Ninja.
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