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06:34
KumagayaKumagaya Station
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First train
06:34
Last train
22:30
Travel duration
38m
Daily departures
29
Departure station
Kumagaya
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direct
Arrival station
Tokyo
Ticket price
from $20
Fastest trip
37m
Longest trip
40m
Trains to Kumagaya
Inbound trains arrive in Kumagaya mainly at Kumagaya Station. JR East Shinkansen services from Tokyo reach Kumagaya in around 40m, while trains from Ueno take roughly 35m to 45m depending on service and transfer pattern. Shinkansen trains from Omiya arrive in about 12m. From the northwest, trains from Takasaki reach Kumagaya in around 15m by Shinkansen or about 35m to 45m by conventional JR Takasaki Line service. Longer-distance services from Niigata arrive in roughly 1h40m when a direct Joetsu Shinkansen stops at Kumagaya, and selected services from Nagano take about 1h05m via the Hokuriku Shinkansen route.
Visiting Kumagaya
Kumagaya is a key rail stop in northern Saitama Prefecture, positioned between the Tokyo metropolitan area and the inland rail corridors toward Gunma, Niigata, and Nagano. The city has one main passenger rail hub, Kumagaya Station, where JR East Shinkansen services, JR East conventional lines, and the Chichibu Railway meet.
Trains from Kumagaya include Joetsu Shinkansen and selected Hokuriku Shinkansen services, JR East Takasaki Line services toward Tokyo and Takasaki, and Chichibu Railway local and regional trains across western Saitama. Kumagaya Station is the main train station for intercity, regional, and private railway travel in the city, with transfers between JR East and Chichibu Railway services in the same station area.
Rail routes from Kumagaya run south toward Omiya, Ueno, and Tokyo, northwest toward Takasaki and Niigata, west toward Nagano via the Hokuriku Shinkansen corridor, and southwest on the Chichibu Railway toward Gyoda, Yorii, and Chichibu. Book trains from and to Kumagaya online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Kumagaya
From Kumagaya Station, JR East Shinkansen services run south toward Omiya, Ueno, and Tokyo, giving Kumagaya a direct role on the high-speed corridor into the capital region. Northbound Shinkansen services continue through Takasaki toward the Joetsu route for Niigata and the Hokuriku route for Nagano when selected trains stop.
Conventional JR East Takasaki Line services from Kumagaya run through Saitama toward Ueno, Tokyo, and the Shonan-Shinjuku Line corridor, while northbound trains serve communities toward Takasaki. Chichibu Railway services run west from Kumagaya through inland Saitama toward Yorii and Chichibu, supporting regional trips that do not use the Shinkansen network.
Train Operators Serving Kumagaya
JR East operates the main long-distance and regional services at Kumagaya Station, including Shinkansen trains on the Joetsu and Hokuriku corridors and conventional Takasaki Line services. Chichibu Railway operates regional private railway trains from Kumagaya across western Saitama toward the Chichibu area. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for Kumagaya rail services with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window.
Destinations from Kumagaya
Rail service types from Kumagaya Station
Daytime high-speed services: JR East Joetsu Shinkansen and selected Hokuriku Shinkansen trains from Kumagaya toward Tokyo, Omiya, Takasaki, Niigata, and Nagano. Conventional intercity services: JR East Takasaki Line trains toward Ueno, Tokyo, Omiya, and Takasaki. Regional private railway services: Chichibu Railway trains from Kumagaya toward Gyoda, Yorii, Nagatoro, and Chichibu. Airport connections: Kumagaya passengers transfer through Tokyo, Ueno, Omiya, or other major hubs for Haneda Airport and Narita Airport rail access.
Travel from Kumagaya to Tokyo by train and visit the historic Senso-ji Temple or experience the shopping in Shibuya.
Kumagaya
Japan
38m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Urasa by train and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Agano River or visit the historic Urasa Bishamonto Temple.
Frequency
4 times per day
Popular Trains
Kumagaya
Japan
56m
Urasa
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Niigata by limited express and visit the beautiful Niigata City Aquarium or enjoy local cuisine at the Niigata Station's food court.
Frequency
8 times per day
Popular Trains
Kumagaya
Japan
1h 24m
Niigata
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Nagano by Limited Express and visit Zenkoji Temple or enjoy the scenic views at Nagano Prefectural Shinano Art Museum.
Frequency
12 times per day
Popular Trains
Kumagaya
Japan
1h 7m
Nagano
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Ueno by train and visit Ueno Zoo or explore the Tokyo National Museum.
Kumagaya
Japan
32m
Ueno
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Saitama by train and visit the Saitama Super Arena or experience the beautiful Omiya Bonsai Village.
Kumagaya
Japan
12m
Saitama
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Karuizawa by train and visit the famous Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza or enjoy the scenic beauty at Kumoba Pond.
Frequency
12 times per day
Popular Trains
Kumagaya
Japan
36m
Karuizawa
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Takasaki by train and visit the historic Takasaki City Museum or the famous Jinzankaku Shrine.
Kumagaya
Japan
17m
Takasaki
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Saku by train and visit the scenic Lake Sakudaira or enjoy the historic charm of the Saku City Museum.
Frequency
12 times per day
Popular Trains
Kumagaya
Japan
45m
Saku
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Honjo by local train and visit the Honjo City Museum or enjoy the scenic views at the Kumagaya Rugby Stadium.
Kumagaya
Japan
8m
Honjo
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Yuzawa by train and enjoy the hot springs at Naeba or the scenic views of Mount Naeba.
Kumagaya
Japan
46m
Yuzawa
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Ueda by train and visit the picturesque Ueda Castle or enjoy the traditional scenery at the Matsumoto City Museum.
Frequency
12 times per day
Popular Trains
Kumagaya
Japan
55m
Ueda
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Jomokogen by train and enjoy the natural hot springs at Jomokogen Onsen or experience the beauty of Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park.
Kumagaya
Japan
35m
Jomokogen
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Annaka by train and visit the historical Annaka Castle or enjoy the scenic views at the Usui Pass.
Frequency
8 times per day
Popular Trains
Kumagaya
Japan
25m
Annaka
Japan
Travel from Kumagaya to Nagaoka by shinkansen and enjoy the scenic views of the Echigo region and visit the historic Joetsu Castle.
Frequency
8 times per day
Popular Trains
Kumagaya
Japan
1h 2m
Nagaoka
Japan
Kumagaya Major Train Stations
Kumagaya Station is the city's main rail hub and the principal station for long-distance and regional travel. JR East Shinkansen services use Kumagaya for northbound corridors toward the Joetsu and Hokuriku routes and southbound services toward the Tokyo area. JR East Takasaki Line trains provide conventional intercity and regional access through Saitama and Gunma. The Chichibu Railway also serves Kumagaya Station, linking the city with western Saitama and the Chichibu area. Because the JR East and Chichibu Railway services meet at the same station, most inter-station transfer in Kumagaya is an operator transfer within the Kumagaya Station area rather than a cross-city move. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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