The average train between Gunma and Kyoto takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Gunma to Kyoto. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Gunma and Kyoto. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gunma is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Kyoto at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gunma to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Gunma station and arriving at Kyoto station via 東京 Tōkyō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Gunma to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 高崎 Takasaki station.
Gunma to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.
The distance between Gunma and Kyoto is 334.9 km. The road distance is 587 km.
You can take a train from 高崎 Takasaki to Kyoto via Tokyo in around 4h 46m.