There are 5 ways to get from Ueno (Station) 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¥2,723–3,592Bus
- 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
4h 50m¥3,701–5,125Drive 159.2 km
- Drive from Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsencar 159.2 km
2h 19m¥2,765–3,993Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
5h¥2,796–3,754Bus via 下沢渡
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Sawatari Onsen Iriguchibus
5h 23m¥3,691–5,625
Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen is to train which costs ¥2700 - ¥3600 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen. However, there are services departing from 東京駅（関越交通共通） and arriving at 四万温泉 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen. However, there are services departing from Ueno and arriving at Nakanojo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Ueno (Station) and Shima Onsen is 158 km. The road distance is 159.2 km.
The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3600.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen, including transfers.
Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Kan-etsu Transportation, depart from 東京駅（関越交通共通） station.
Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno station.
The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Shima Onsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ueno to Nakanojo twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,800 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
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Ueno to Nakanojo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 上野 Ueno to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- 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
- gma.jcld.jp
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
- gma.jcld.jp
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
Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Kan-etsu Transportation, arrive at 四万温泉 station.
Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nakanojo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Ueno (Station) to Shima Onsen.
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