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Trains from Odawara

23Jun
1
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Odawara
Kyoto

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Morning trains

06:17
OdawaraOdawara Station
1h 43m
08:00
KyotoKyoto Station
Direct
Hikari 733
from
10014 USD
1
1h 43m, Direct
06:17
OdawaraOdawara Station
08:00
KyotoKyoto Station
from
10014 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
06:56
OdawaraOdawara Station
2h 10m
09:06
KyotoKyoto Station
Direct
Hikari 631
from
10014 USD
1
2h 10m, Direct
06:56
OdawaraOdawara Station
09:06
KyotoKyoto Station
from
10014 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Day trains

12:07
OdawaraOdawara Station
2h 5m
14:12
KyotoKyoto Station
Direct
Hikari 641
from
10014 USD
1
2h 5m, Direct
12:07
OdawaraOdawara Station
14:12
KyotoKyoto Station
from
10014 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
12:35
OdawaraOdawara Station
2h 59m
15:34
KyotoKyoto Station
Direct
Kodama 823
from
10014 USD
1
2h 59m, Direct
12:35
OdawaraOdawara Station
15:34
KyotoKyoto Station
from
10014 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Evening trains

18:07
OdawaraOdawara Station
2h 5m
20:12
KyotoKyoto Station
Direct
Hikari 653
from
10014 USD
1
2h 5m, Direct
18:07
OdawaraOdawara Station
20:12
KyotoKyoto Station
from
10014 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
20:35
OdawaraOdawara Station
2h 50m
23:25
KyotoKyoto Station
Direct
Kodama 855
from
10014 USD
1
2h 50m, Direct
20:35
OdawaraOdawara Station
23:25
KyotoKyoto Station
from
10014 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
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First train

06:17
night

Last train

20:35
distance

Travel duration

2h 16m
daily-departure

Daily departures

10
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Departure station

Odawara
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Changes

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Arrival station

Kyoto
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Ticket price

from $74
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Fastest trip

1h 43m
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Longest trip

2h 59m

Trains to Odawara

Inbound trains arrive in Odawara mainly at Odawara Station. JR Central Tokaido Shinkansen services from Tokyo reach Odawara in around 35 minutes, while trains from Shinagawa arrive in about 28 minutes. Conventional JR East trains from Yokohama arrive in roughly 55 minutes. Westbound Shinkansen services from Nagoya reach Odawara in about 1h10m, and selected services from Kyoto take around 2h. Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar services from Shinjuku arrive in around 1h15m, while Hakone Tozan Railway trains from Hakone-Yumoto reach Odawara in about 15 minutes.

Visiting Odawara

Odawara is a key rail hub in western Kanagawa Prefecture, positioned on the Tokaido corridor between Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka. The city has one primary train station, Odawara Station, where JR Central Shinkansen services connect with JR East conventional lines, Odakyu Electric Railway, Hakone Tozan Railway, and Izuhakone Railway. Services from Odawara include Tokaido Shinkansen high-speed trains, JR East regional and intercity-style trains on the Tokaido Main Line, Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar services, Hakone Tozan trains toward the Hakone area, and Izuhakone Railway trains on the Daiyuzan Line. Odawara Station is the main train station for both long-distance train tickets and local rail transfers in the city. Rail routes from Odawara run east toward Tokyo, Shinagawa, Yokohama, and Shinjuku, west along the Shinkansen corridor toward Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka, inland toward Hakone-Yumoto, and north on the Daiyuzan Line toward Daiyuzan. Book trains from and to Odawara online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Odawara

From Odawara Station, JR Central Tokaido Shinkansen services run east toward Shinagawa and Tokyo, and west along the Tokaido corridor toward Nagoya, Kyoto, and Shin-Osaka. JR East Tokaido Main Line trains provide regional access across Kanagawa and into the Tokyo area, including Yokohama and Shinagawa. Odakyu Electric Railway links Odawara with the Shinjuku side of Tokyo using regular services and Limited Express Romancecar trains. Hakone Tozan Railway runs from Odawara toward Hakone-Yumoto for onward Hakone area travel, while Izuhakone Railway operates northbound Daiyuzan Line services from its Odawara terminal.

Odawara

Odawara - Gateway to Hakone with Odawara Station serving regional and Shinkansen access. Close to Odawara Castle and hot spring resorts.

Odawara Station

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2h 16m

Kyoto

Kyoto - Former capital known for temples, shrines, and traditional districts. Kyoto Station is the main rail hub for arrivals and onward travel in Kansai.

Kyoto Station

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Booking Odawara Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Odawara with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, choosing JR Central Shinkansen, JR East, Odakyu, or other listed services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Odawara train stations and check the departure station carefully, especially when comparing Shinkansen and Odakyu routes.
Types of Train Tickets Available
Odawara train tickets include regular tickets for local and regional trains, reserved and non-reserved Shinkansen options, and Limited Express tickets for Odakyu Romancecar. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear for selected advance services to and from Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Hakone-Yumoto, and Shinjuku.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Odawara train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom periods. Train prices vary by service type, while ticket counters remain available at Odawara Station for local needs. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Odawara Train Travel FAQ and Tips

What is the main train route from Odawara?

The main high-speed route from Odawara is the Tokaido Shinkansen to Tokyo Station, taking around 35 minutes on JR Central Kodama services and selected Hikari services. This route is useful for travel between western Kanagawa and central Tokyo. JR East also operates slower conventional Tokaido Line services between Odawara, Yokohama, Shinagawa, and Tokyo.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Odawara?

Book train tickets to and from Odawara on Rail Monsters by entering Odawara as the departure or arrival city, selecting your date, and comparing available JR Central, JR East, Odakyu, Hakone Tozan, or Izuhakone services where listed. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Odawara services, with confirmation sent by email after payment.

Do high-speed trains serve Odawara?

Yes. Odawara Station is served by the Tokaido Shinkansen, operated by JR Central. Kodama trains stop at Odawara, and selected Hikari services also call there depending on the timetable. Nozomi trains do not stop at Odawara. For non-Shinkansen travel, JR East Tokaido Line trains and Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar services provide additional rail options.

Is there an airport rail connection from Odawara?

Odawara does not have a direct airport rail link. For Haneda Airport, travelers usually take rail services toward Shinagawa or Yokohama and transfer to airport rail services in the Tokyo Bay area. For Narita Airport, rail travel generally routes through Tokyo or Shinagawa before transferring to airport services. Check the full itinerary when booking, as Odawara airport trips require at least one transfer.

Can I buy Odawara train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute tickets for JR East local trains and Hakone Tozan Railway services are usually available on the day of travel. Tokaido Shinkansen reserved seats and Odakyu Romancecar seats can become limited during Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom weekends. Rail Monsters accepts Odawara train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, so early booking is useful for reserved services.

What are the main train stations in Odawara?

Odawara Station is the main rail station in the city and handles nearly all long-distance and regional passenger needs. JR Central uses it for the Tokaido Shinkansen, JR East uses it for the Tokaido Main Line, Odakyu uses it for Odawara Line services, Hakone Tozan Railway uses it for Hakone-bound trains, and Izuhakone Railway uses it for the Daiyuzan Line.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Odawara?

Seat reservations are recommended on Tokaido Shinkansen services from Odawara when traveling during peak periods or with luggage, although non-reserved cars are available on many Kodama and Hikari trains. Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar requires a limited express ticket with a reserved seat. JR East local and rapid services on the Tokaido Line generally use open seating, except for paid Green Car seating.

What are the main train connections to and from Odawara?

Odawara connects with Tokyo in around 35 minutes by Tokaido Shinkansen, Shinagawa in around 28 minutes, and Yokohama in around 15 minutes by Shinkansen to Shin-Yokohama plus transfer or around 55 minutes by JR East conventional trains. Shinkansen services link Odawara with Nagoya in about 1h10m, Kyoto in about 2h, and Shin-Osaka in about 2h25m on selected services. Hakone-Yumoto is around 15 minutes by Hakone Tozan Railway.
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