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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Gunma is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Gunma is to train via Tokyo which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Gunma?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Gunma. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at 高崎バスセンター via 京都駅八条口. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Gunma?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Gunma. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Takasaki via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Gunma?

The distance between Kyoto and Gunma is 581 km. The road distance is 425.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Gunma without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Kyoto to Gunma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Gunma bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Gunma train from?

Kyoto to Gunma train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Gunma?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Gunma is to train via Tokyo which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Kyoto to Gunma bus arrive?

Kyoto to Gunma bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at 高崎バスセンター station.

Where does the Kyoto to Gunma train arrive?

Kyoto to Gunma train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Gunma?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Gunma is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Kyoto to Gunma.

Where can I stay near Gunma?

There are 194+ hotels available in Gunma.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Gunma 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 via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Takasakitrain Toki / ...
3h 5m
¥12,977–21,612
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 京都駅八条口 to 高崎バスセンターbus 高速バスシルクライナー(高崎経由)
9h 22m
¥7,230–11,230
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Karuizawa Stationnightbus Chikumagawa Liner
2. Take the train from Karuizawa to Takasakitrain Hakutaka / ...
11h 33m
¥7,724–15,355
Drive 425.9 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Takasakicar 425.9 km
6h 23m
¥7,355–10,624
Train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Takasakitrain Hakutaka
5h 1m
¥14,036–20,159
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tatebayashitrain
5h 14m
¥16,258–39,144
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tatebayashitrain
5h 12m
¥16,528–26,839
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
3. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tatebayashitrain
5h 13m
¥20,178–50,954
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Takahama to Kita-Senjutrain
4. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tatebayashitrain
6h 28m
¥20,078–59,789

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

¥11,478Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 580.9 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Kyōto to Takasaki via Tōkyō Station in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from 京都駅八条口 to 高崎バスセンター once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,000–11,000 and the journey takes 8h 12m.

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