There are 4 ways to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
3h 20m¥3,088–6,145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
6h 24m¥1,197–4,197Drive 182.3 km
- Drive from Asakusa to Kusatsucar 182.3 km
2h 38m¥3,140–4,536Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from 尾久 Oku to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
5h 52m¥3,203–6,503
Asakusa to Kusatsu by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Asakusa to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from 隅田公園 and arriving at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Asakusa to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Ueno and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Asakusa and Kusatsu is 178 km. The road distance is 182.3 km.
The best way to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu, including transfers.
Asakusa to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Asakusa to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno station.
The best way to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1200 - ¥4200 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Asakusa, Japan and Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,000–4,000 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 尾久 Oku to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
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More Questions & Answers
Asakusa to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） station.
Asakusa to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Asakusa to Kusatsu is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Asakusa to Kusatsu.
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