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

The cheapest way to get from Gunma to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gunma to Kyoto is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥15000 - ¥23000.

Is there a direct bus between Gunma and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct bus from Gunma to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from 高崎駅東口 and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Gunma and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Gunma to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from 高崎 Takasaki and arriving at Kyoto via Tokyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Gunma to Kyoto?

The distance between Gunma and Kyoto is 587 km. The road distance is 425.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gunma to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Gunma to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gunma to Kyoto bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gunma to Kyoto train from?

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

Train or bus from Gunma to Kyoto?

The best way to get from Gunma to Kyoto is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Gunma to Kyoto bus arrive?

Gunma to Kyoto bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at 京都駅八条口 station.

Where does the Gunma to Kyoto train arrive?

Gunma to Kyoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 東京 Tōkyō station.

Can I drive from Gunma to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Gunma to Kyoto is 425 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Gunma to Kyoto.

Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3707+ hotels available in Kyoto.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Gunma to Kyoto 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 高崎 Takasaki to 東京 Tōkyōtrain Ju / ...
2. Take the train from Tokyo to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 46m
Train, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka / ...
2. Take the night bus from Karuizawa Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Chikumagawa Liner
11h 14m
¥5,693–11,913
Bus
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)
8h 55m
¥7,000–11,000
Drive 425.2 km
1. Drive from Takasaki to Kyotocar 425.2 km
6h 20m
¥7,380–10,660
Train via Toyama
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Toyamatrain
2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
5h 14m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 39m
¥15,279–22,292
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Kyōtotrain
5h 3m
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Tatebayashi to Kita-Senjutrain
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 18m
¥18,068–45,767
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
4. Take the train from Sannomiya to Kyōtotrain
6h 57m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥10,037Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 587.2 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from 高崎 Takasaki to Kyoto via Tokyo in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from 高崎駅東口 to 京都駅八条口 once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–11,000 and the journey takes 8h 37m.

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