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

The cheapest way to get from Gunma to Hakone is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gunma to Hakone is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.

Is there a direct bus between Gunma and Hakone?

No, there is no direct bus from Gunma to Hakone. However, there are services departing from 高崎駅東口 and arriving at Hakone Glass No Mori via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Gunma to Hakone?

The distance between Gunma and Hakone is 201 km. The road distance is 174.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Gunma to Hakone without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥3300 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Gunma to Hakone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gunma to Hakone bus from?

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

Train or bus from Gunma to Hakone?

The best way to get from Gunma to Hakone is to train via Tokyo which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥3300 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥5000 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Gunma to Hakone bus arrive?

Gunma to Hakone bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Gunma to Hakone?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunma to Hakone is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Gunma to Hakone.

Where can I stay near Hakone?

There are 1429+ hotels available in Hakone.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Gunma to Hakone 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 via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Tōkyō Stationtrain Tanigawa / ...
2. Take the train from 東京 Tōkyō to 小田原 Odawaratrain Jt
3h 3m
¥3,349–5,072
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 高崎駅東口 to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 高速バス前橋・高崎～新宿・東京駅線 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakone Glass No Moribus Shinjuku to Motohakone
4h 54m
¥1,850–5,000
Drive 174.1 km
1. Drive from Takasaki to Hakonecar 174.1 km
2h 40m
¥3,032–4,380
Train
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Odawaratrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
4h 16m
¥3,540–5,195

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 201.1 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Takasaki to Miyanoshita Onsen via 東京 Tōkyō, 小田原 Odawara, and Odawara Station in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 高崎駅東口 to Hakone Glass No Mori via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 4h 54m.

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