There are 3 ways to get from Kawaguchiko to Gunma by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 河口湖駅(2番のりば) to 高崎駅東口(4番のりば)bus 渋川・前橋・高崎~河口湖
2h 20m¥3,500–4,000Drive 161.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kawaguchiko to Takasakicar 161.3 km
2h 8m¥2,802–4,047Train
- Take the train from Kawaguchiko to Shinjuku Stationtrain Fuji Excursion
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Takasakitrain Tanigawa / ...
4h 25m¥3,154–4,327
Kawaguchiko to Gunma by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchiko to Gunma is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchiko to Gunma is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 河口湖駅(2番のりば) and arriving at 高崎駅東口(4番のりば). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchiko to Gunma. However, there are services departing from Kawaguchiko and arriving at Takasaki via Shinjuku Station and Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Kawaguchiko and Gunma is 165 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchiko to Gunma without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4000.
The bus from 河口湖駅(2番のりば) to 高崎駅東口(4番のりば) takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kawaguchiko to Gunma bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 河口湖駅(2番のりば) station.
Kawaguchiko to Gunma train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kawaguchiko station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchiko to Gunma is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4400 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchiko, Japan and Gunma, Japan?
Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from 河口湖駅(2番のりば) to 高崎駅東口(4番のりば) once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kawaguchiko to Takasaki via Shinjuku Station and Ōmiya in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kawaguchiko to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ōmiya to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from 河口湖駅(2番のりば) to 高崎駅東口(4番のりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
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More Questions & Answers
Kawaguchiko to Gunma bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 高崎駅東口(4番のりば) station.
Kawaguchiko to Gunma train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchiko to Gunma is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Kawaguchiko to Gunma.
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