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.

Is there a direct train between Gunma and Hakone?

No, there is no direct train from Gunma to Hakone. However, there are services departing from Takasaki and arriving at Odawara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Gunma to Hakone?

The distance between Gunma and Hakone is 209 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 which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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.

Where do I catch the Gunma to Hakone train from?

Gunma to Hakone train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Takasaki station.

Train or bus from Gunma to Hakone?

The best way to get from Gunma to Hakone is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥3500 - ¥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.

Where does the Gunma to Hakone train arrive?

Gunma to Hakone train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Odawara 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 1464+ hotels available in Hakone.

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There are 3 ways to get from Gunma to Hakone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Odawaratrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
4h 16m
¥3,539–5,194
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
¥3,027–4,373

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Distance: 209 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Takasaki to Odawara hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 3h 20m. 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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