There are 5 ways to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
4h 1m¥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
7h 4m¥1,197–4,197Train, bus
- 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 / ...
5h 37m¥3,147–5,497Drive 185.4 km
- Drive from Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsencar 185.4 km
2h 42m¥3,220–4,651Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from 尾久 Oku to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
6h 39m¥3,203–6,503
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen. 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 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Ueno and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Asakusa and Kusatsu Onsen is 181 km. The road distance is 185.4 km.
The best way to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno station.
The best way to get from Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1200 - ¥4200 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Asakusa, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, 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
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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 尾久 Oku to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- 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 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
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
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More Questions & Answers
Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） station.
Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Asakusa to Kusatsu Onsen.
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