There are 5 ways to get from Shinjuku to Shima Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Akabane to Nakanojotrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
4h 16m¥2,719–3,794Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 中之条駅南（おりば）bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
4h 24m¥1,627–4,764Drive 153.4 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Shima Onsencar 153.4 km
2h 14m¥2,661–3,844Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ja / ...
- Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju
- Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain
5h 25m¥2,856–4,024Bus via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Sawatari Onsen Iriguchibus
5h 39m¥3,777–5,618
Shinjuku to Shima Onsen by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Shima Onsen is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Shima Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Shima Onsen. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 月見橋 via 中之条駅（１番のりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku to Shima Onsen. However, there are services departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at Nakanojo via Akabane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Shima Onsen is 159 km. The road distance is 153.4 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Shima Onsen without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Shinjuku to Shima Onsen, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Shima Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akabane station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Shima Onsen is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1600 - ¥4800 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Shima Onsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Akabane to Nakanojo twice daily. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,600 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 中之条駅南（おりば） every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,000–4,000 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Akabane to Nakanojo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nakanojo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 中之条駅南（おりば）
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- kan-etsu.net
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Sawatari Onsen Iriguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,700
- Schedules at
- kan-etsu.net
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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 中之条駅南（おりば） station.
Shinjuku to Shima Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nakanojo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Shima Onsen is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Shinjuku to Shima Onsen.
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