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 - ¥4400 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 bus and train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥7000 - ¥16000.

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 高崎駅東口（４番のりば） via 御殿場駅 and 河口湖駅（２番のりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

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 bus and train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥7000 - ¥16000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m 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 Fujikyuko Bus, depart from 御殿場駅 station.

Train or bus from Hakone to Gunma?

The best way to get from Hakone to Gunma is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3300 - ¥5000 and takes 4h 21m.

Where does the Hakone to Gunma bus arrive?

Hakone to Gunma bus services, operated by Fujikyuko Bus, arrive at 河口湖駅 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 194+ 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kiga-onsen-iriguchi to Odawara Stationbus T
2. Take the train from Odawara to Shin-Yokohamatrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Takasakitrain
2h 20m
¥7,060–15,138
Drive 173.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakone to Takasakicar 173.2 km
2h 39m
¥2,982–4,306
Bus
1. Take the bus from 御殿場駅 to 河口湖駅bus 御殿場駅２番のりば発河口湖駅方面行き / ...
2. Take the bus from 河口湖駅（２番のりば） to 高崎駅東口（４番のりば）bus 渋川・前橋・高崎～河口湖
5h 43m
¥4,667–6,000
Train
1. Take the train from Odawara to Takasakitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
4h 21m
¥3,365–4,940

Hakone to Gunma by bus

7Weekly Buses

5h 43mAverage Duration

¥4,667Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 194.9 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Hakone Glass No Mori to 高崎駅東口（４番のりば） via Gotemba Station, 御殿場駅, and 河口湖駅（２番のりば） in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Odawara to Takasaki hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 3h 19m.

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