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

The cheapest way to get from Gunma to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gunma to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs ¥19000 - ¥39000.

Is there a direct train between Gunma and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Gunma to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Takasaki and arriving at Motomachi via Tsuruga and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Gunma to Kobe?

The distance between Gunma and Kobe is 652 km. The road distance is 490.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Gunma to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs ¥16000 - ¥22000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Gunma to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gunma to Kobe train from?

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

Where does the Gunma to Kobe train arrive?

Gunma to Kobe train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Gunma to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunma to Kobe is 490 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Gunma to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 290+ hotels available in Kobe.

Gunma to Kobe - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Gunma to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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 Tsurugatrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird
5h 36m
¥16,010–22,026
Drive 490.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Takasaki to Kobecar 490.1 km
7h 15m
¥8,443–12,195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 高崎駅東口 to 京都駅八条口bus 高速バスシルクライナー(高崎経由)
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
9h 8m
¥10,200–15,300
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Takasaki Station East to Osaka-Umedanightbus Jx241
10h 12m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Kuki to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4h 48m
¥12,802–21,478
Train, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tatebayashi to Kuki(Saitama)train
2. Take the train from Kuki to Shinagawatrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
5h 16m
¥14,442–35,328
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tatebayashi to Kita-Senjutrain
2. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
5h 14m
¥18,819–47,468
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
4h 38m
¥19,647–38,768
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Tatebayashi to Kita-Senjutrain
2. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Takahamatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 52m
¥16,809–54,258

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

¥11,051Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 652.5 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Takasaki to Motomachi via Tsuruga and Ōsaka in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Takasaki Station East to Osaka-Umeda once daily, and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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