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 ¥3000 - ¥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 drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.

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, 小田原 Odawara and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Hakone to Gunma?

The distance between Hakone and Gunma is 201 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 3h 26m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 小田原 Odawara station.

Train or bus from Hakone to Gunma?

The best way to get from Hakone to Gunma is to train via Tokyo which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500. 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 JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 東京 Tōkyō 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 211+ 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 小田原 Odawara to 東京 Tōkyōtrain Jt
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Takasakitrain Tanigawa / ...
3h 26m
¥3,340–4,484
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
¥3,017–4,357
Train
1. Take the train from Odawara to Takasakitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
4h 35m
¥3,543–4,742

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 201.2 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Kowakidani to Takasaki via Hakone-Yumoto, 小田原 Odawara, and Tōkyō Station in around 3h 26m. 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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