There are 5 ways to get from Shinjuku to Numata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Jōmō-Kōgentrain Tanigawa / ...
3h 15m¥2,799–3,944Bus via Shibukawa
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 渋川駅（２番のりば）bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
3h 17m¥1,223–3,761Drive 138.5 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Numatacar 138.5 km
1h 51m¥2,392–3,455Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Takasakitrain Shounan Shinjuku Rain Tokubetsukaisoku / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Numatatrain [15576] Jr Joetsu / ...
3h 21m¥2,205–2,966Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 新前橋駅bus 高速バス 前橋・高崎～池袋・新宿線 / ...
4h 3m¥1,900–3,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Numata is to train via Takasaki which costs ¥2200 - ¥3000 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Numata is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Numata. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 渋川駅（２番のりば） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Numata. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Jōmō-Kōgen via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Numata is 167 km. The road distance is 138.5 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Numata without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Shinjuku to Numata, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Numata bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Numata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Numata is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus via Shibukawa, which costs ¥1200 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Numata, Gunma, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Jōmō-Kōgen every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 渋川駅（２番のりば） every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥800–3,300 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Jōmō-Kōgen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Numata
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 渋川駅（２番のりば）
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,300
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 新前橋駅
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,200
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Shinjuku to Numata bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 渋川駅（２番のりば） station.
Shinjuku to Numata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Jōmō-Kōgen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Numata is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Shinjuku to Numata.
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