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

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Gunma is to train and fly which costs ¥9500 - ¥31000 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Gunma is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥9500 - ¥31000.

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Gunma?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Gunma. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Takasaki via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Gunma?

The distance between Sapporo and Gunma is 1164 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapporo to Gunma without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs ¥25000 - ¥41000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Sapporo to Gunma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Gunma train from?

Sapporo to Gunma train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Sapporo station.

Where does the Sapporo to Gunma train arrive?

Sapporo to Gunma train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Gunma?

There are 194+ hotels available in Gunma.

Sapporo to Gunma - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Sapporo to Gunma by train, bus, car ferry, 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 Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Ōmiyatrain
3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Takasakitrain
9h 2m
¥25,760–40,397
Train, fly to Narita International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane CTS - NRT
3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
4. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tatebayashitrain
5h 26m
¥9,498–30,803
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Sendaitrain
3. Take the bus from 仙台駅東口 to 高崎駅東口bus
16h 16m
¥24,160–34,997
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Niigatacarferry
2. Drive from Niigata to Takasakicar
19h 53m
¥11,168–25,320
Train, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane CTS - HND
3. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tatebayashitrain
5h 32m
¥13,078–39,993
Train, fly to Niigata Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane CTS - KIJ
3. Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain
5h 56m
¥25,818–50,263
Train, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane CTS - IBR
3. Take the train from Takahama to Kita-Senjutrain
4. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Tatebayashitrain
6h 39m
¥25,628–47,943
Train, fly to Matsumoto Airport
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane CTS - MMJ
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Naganotrain
4. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
6h 22m
¥29,928–86,043

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

417Weekly Planes

1h 41mAverage Duration

¥10,066Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sapporo to Gunma.

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Distance: 1,163.9 km
Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a train from Sapporo to Takasaki via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Ōmiya in around 9h 2m.

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