What is the cheapest way to get from Gunma to Asakusa?

The cheapest way to get from Gunma to Asakusa is to train via Oku which costs ¥1600 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gunma to Asakusa?

The fastest way to get from Gunma to Asakusa is to train which takes 43 min and costs ¥1500 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Gunma and Asakusa?

No, there is no direct bus from Gunma to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from 高崎駅東口 and arriving at 浅草六丁目 via 池袋駅東口. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Gunma and Asakusa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Takasaki and arriving at Ueno. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Gunma to Asakusa?

The distance between Gunma and Asakusa is 102 km. The road distance is 113.2 km.

How do I travel from Gunma to Asakusa without a car?

The best way to get from Gunma to Asakusa without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs ¥1500 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Gunma to Asakusa?

The train from Takasaki to Ueno takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Gunma to Asakusa bus from?

Gunma to Asakusa bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from 高崎駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Gunma to Asakusa train from?

Gunma to Asakusa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Takasaki station.

Train or bus from Gunma to Asakusa?

The best way to get from Gunma to Asakusa is to train which takes 43 min and costs ¥1500 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2500 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Gunma to Asakusa bus arrive?

Gunma to Asakusa bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口 station.

Where does the Gunma to Asakusa train arrive?

Gunma to Asakusa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Ueno station.

Can I drive from Gunma to Asakusa?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunma to Asakusa is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Gunma to Asakusa.

Where can I stay near Asakusa?

There are 11011+ hotels available in Asakusa.

Gunma to Asakusa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gunma to Asakusa by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Uenotrain Hakutaka / ...
43 min
¥1,500–6,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from 高崎駅東口 to 池袋駅東口bus 高速バス前橋・高崎～池袋・新宿線 / ...
2. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目bus 草６４
2h 49m
¥1,560–2,410
Drive 113.2 km
1. Drive from Takasaki to Asakusacar 113.2 km
1h 29m
¥1,912–2,762
Train via Oku
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Okutrain JU: Takasaki Line Local / ...
2h 25m
¥1,672–2,111

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gunma to Asakusa.

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Distance: 101.5 km
Duration: 43 min

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Takasaki to Ueno every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥3,700–6,000 and the journey takes 43 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 高崎駅東口 to 浅草六丁目 via 池袋駅東口 in around 2h 49m.

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