There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Shima Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ueno to Nakanojotrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
3h 11m¥4,736–6,518Drive 159.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Shima Onsencar 159.4 km
2h 14m¥2,666–3,851Bus via 四万温泉
- Take the bus from 東京駅（関越交通共通） to 四万温泉bus 東京～四万温泉
3h 37m¥3,600–4,900Train, bus
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain
- Take the bus from 中之条駅（１番のりば） to 月見橋bus
3h 51m¥2,846–9,460Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu to Shima Onsenbus 東京～四万温泉
4h 20m¥3,100–5,500
Tokyo to Shima Onsen by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shima Onsen is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shima Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 東京駅（関越交通共通） and arriving at 四万温泉. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Tokyo and Shima Onsen is 158 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shima Onsen without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Tokyo to Shima Onsen, including transfers.
Tokyo to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Kan-etsu Transportation, depart from 東京駅（関越交通共通） station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shima Onsen is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus via 四万温泉, which costs ¥3600 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 37m.
Tokyo to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Kan-etsu Transportation, arrive at 四万温泉 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shima Onsen is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Tokyo to Shima Onsen.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shima Onsen, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Ueno to Nakanojo twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,100–6,000 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Kan-etsu Transportation operates a bus from 東京駅（関越交通共通） to 四万温泉 once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–4,900 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Ueno to Nakanojo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–6,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,700–5,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥4,100–6,000
- Green Seat
- ¥6,000–8,000
Train from Takasaki to Nakanojo
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,900
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,500–2,900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Green Seat
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–6,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Reserved seat
- ¥4,700–6,000
- Green seat
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Takasaki to Nakanojo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
- Website
- kan-etsu.net
Bus from 東京駅（関越交通共通） to 四万温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,900
- Schedules at
- kan-etsu.net
Bus from 中之条駅（１番のりば） to 月見橋
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- kan-etsu.net
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu to Shima Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–5,500
- Schedules at
- kan-etsu.net
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