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The average train between Gunma and Kumamoto takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Gunma to Kumamoto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 59m
Duration
1,267 km
Distance
5 times a day
Frequency

Gunma to Kumamoto train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Gunma and Kumamoto. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gunma is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Kumamoto at 12:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Tōkyō Station and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)15h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 3m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 5m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)7h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 3m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 5m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)7h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 3m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 5m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)7h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 20m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 3m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 20m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 1m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 3m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)8h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gunma to Kumamoto? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,266.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Gunma, Japan and Kumamoto, Japan?

You can take a train from 高崎 Takasaki to Kumamoto via Tōkyō Station and Hakata Fukuoka in around 8h 30m.

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