There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Kumakura by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉bus 草津温泉～教習所～軽井沢 / ...
3h 33m¥9,038–12,725Drive 185.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Kumakuracar 185.8 km
2h 44m¥3,223–4,656Train
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
4h 52m¥14,549–18,371Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
4h 15m¥7,050–11,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kumakura is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kumakura is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Kumakura. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Kumakura. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Tokyo and Kumakura is 202 km. The road distance is 185.8 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kumakura without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥9000 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Tokyo to Kumakura, including transfers.
Tokyo to Kumakura bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Kumakura train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kumakura is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥14000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥12000 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kumakura, Gunma, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kumakura via 高崎 Takasaki, Takasaki, and Naganoharakusatsuguchi in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,000–4,000 and the journey takes 4h 3m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- kkkg.co.jp
Bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,400
- Schedules at
- kkkg.co.jp
- Website
- seibubus.co.jp
Bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Kumakura bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） station.
Tokyo to Kumakura train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高崎 Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kumakura is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Tokyo to Kumakura.
There are 643+ hotels available in Kumakura.