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 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Gunma is to fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥14000 - ¥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 Maibara and Odawara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Gunma?

The distance between Kyoto and Gunma is 583 km. The road distance is 426.2 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 which takes 4h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Gunma?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Gunma is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 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 JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Maibara station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Gunma?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Gunma is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Kyoto to Gunma.

Where can I stay near Gunma?

There are 205+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tokyotrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Takasakitrain Tanigawa / ...
4h 8m
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
¥7,000–11,000
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
2. Take the night bus from Osaka-Umeda to Takasaki Station Eastnightbus Jx242
11h 1m
Drive 426.2 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Takasakicar 426.2 km
6h 26m
¥7,397–10,685
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Maibaratrain
2. Take the train from Maibara to Odawaratrain
3. Take the train from Odawara to Takasakitrain
8h 51m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Takasakitrain
4h 53m
¥14,613–21,430
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Takasakitrain
5h 13m
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 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
3. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tatebayashitrain
5h 22m
¥17,403–44,970
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Sannomiyatrain
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
7h 1m

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

¥10,037Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Takasaki via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 8m. 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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