JR to Odakyu Line (Romancecar to Hakone) at Shinjuku Station
How to change from JR lines to the Odakyu Line at Shinjuku Station, including the Romancecar limited express to Hakone. The Odakyu station is on the west side; allow about 5–10 minutes.
The Odakyu Line station is on the west side of Shinjuku, next to the JR station. You can change through a JR–Odakyu transfer gate without going outside, or exit JR at the West or South Exit and enter Odakyu's own gates.
Romancecar limited expresses to Hakone-Yumoto leave from the ground-level Odakyu platforms. Ordinary Odakyu trains also leave from the underground platforms, so check which level your train uses on the departure boards.
- The transfer gate needs an IC card or an Odakyu ticket. If you have neither, exit JR first and buy a ticket at the Odakyu ticket machines.
- The Romancecar needs a limited express ticket (reserved seat) on top of the normal fare. The Hakone Freepass covers the fare but not the Romancecar seat.
Overview only: we have not yet walked and checked this route step by step. Follow the signs above and allow the time shown.
Which platform?
Questions
Which train goes from Shinjuku to Hakone?
The Odakyu Romancecar limited express runs from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto. Ordinary Odakyu trains go to Odawara, where you change for Hakone.
Can I use Suica on the Romancecar?
Suica or PASMO pays the fare, but you also need a Romancecar limited express ticket for your seat.