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

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Gunma is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Gunma is to train via Tokyo which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥7000 - ¥15000.

Is there a direct bus between Hakone and Gunma?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakone to Gunma. However, there are services departing from Hakone Glass No Mori and arriving at 高崎バスセンター via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hakone and Gunma?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone to Gunma. However, there are services departing from Kowakidani and arriving at Takasaki via Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara, Shin-Yokohama and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Hakone to Gunma?

The distance between Hakone and Gunma is 195 km. The road distance is 173.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakone to Gunma without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥7000 - ¥15000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Hakone to Gunma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Gunma bus from?

Hakone to Gunma bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, depart from Hakone Glass No Mori station.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Gunma train from?

Hakone to Gunma train services, operated by Hakone Tozan Railway, depart from Kowakidani station.

Train or bus from Hakone to Gunma?

The best way to get from Hakone to Gunma is to train via Tokyo which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥7000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥5000 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Hakone to Gunma bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hakone to Gunma train arrive?

Hakone to Gunma train services, operated by Hakone Tozan Railway, arrive at Hakone-Yumoto station.

Can I drive from Hakone to Gunma?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Gunma is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Hakone to Gunma.

Where can I stay near Gunma?

There are 134+ hotels available in Gunma.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Hakone to Gunma 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 Kowakidani to Hakone-Yumototrain
2. Take the train from Odawara to Shin-Yokohamatrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Takasakitrain
2h 37m
¥7,040–14,584
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Motohakone to Shinjuku
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 高崎バスセンターbus 高速バス前橋・高崎～池袋・新宿線 / ...
6h 30m
¥1,830–4,930
Drive 173.2 km
1. Drive from Hakone to Takasakicar 173.2 km
2h 39m
¥2,973–4,295
Train
1. Take the train from Odawara to Takasakitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
4h 25m
¥3,543–4,742

Hakone to Gunma by bus

42Weekly Buses

6h 30mAverage Duration

¥1,830Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 194.9 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

You can take a train from Kowakidani to Takasaki via Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara, Shin-Yokohama, and Tōkyō Station in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to 高崎バスセンター via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 30m.

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