There are 4 ways to get from Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fukushima to Ōmiyatrain Yamabiko / ...
- Take the train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
5h 52m¥5,935–9,928Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fukushima Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- 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
10h 23m¥3,768–13,105Drive 322.7 km
- Drive from Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsencar 322.7 km
4h 16m¥5,585–8,067Train via Oyama
- Take the train from Fukushima to Oyamatrain
- Take the train from 小山 Oyama to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashitrain
- Take the train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain
6h 44m¥5,391–9,241
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Fukushima station to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Fukushima Station and arriving at 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Fukushima and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Omiya(Saitama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Fukushima and Kusatsu Onsen is 379 km. The road distance is 322.7 km.
The best way to get from Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Fukushima Station.
Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Fukushima station.
The best way to get from Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥14000 and takes 10h 23m.
What companies run services between Fukushima, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen via Omiya(Saitama), Naganoharakusatsuguchi, 長野原草津口, and 草津温泉 in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fukushima Station to Kusatsu Onsen via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) in around 10h 23m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Fukushima to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Fukushima to Oyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 小山 Oyama to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Bus from Fukushima Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–9,500
- Website
- Willer Express
- 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
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
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More Questions & Answers
Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Fukushima to Kusatsu Onsen.
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