There are 4 ways to get from Gotemba to Kusatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edo
best- Take the train from 新松田 Shin-Matsuda to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Oh
- Take the train from Akabane to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
6h 30m¥3,962–7,488Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tomei Ashigara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Motohakone to Shinjuku
- 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
7h 46m¥1,530–6,730Drive 204.4 km
- Drive from Gotemba to Kusatsucar 204.4 km
3h 20m¥3,550–5,128Train
- Take the train from Kōzu to Takasakitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
8h 2m¥4,299–7,779
Gotemba to Kusatsu by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gotemba to Kusatsu is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Gotemba to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Gotemba to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Tomei Ashigara and arriving at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Gotemba to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from 御殿場 Gotemba and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via 新松田 Shin-Matsuda, 新宿 Shinjuku and Akabane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Gotemba and Kusatsu is 277 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.
The best way to get from Gotemba to Kusatsu without a car is to train via Edo which takes 6h 30m and costs ¥3900 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Gotemba to Kusatsu, including transfers.
Gotemba to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, depart from Tomei Ashigara station.
Gotemba to Kusatsu train services, operated by Odakyu Electric Railway, depart from 新松田 Shin-Matsuda station.
The best way to get from Gotemba to Kusatsu is to train via Edo which takes 6h 30m and costs ¥3900 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥7000 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Gotemba, Japan and Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan?
You can take a train from 御殿場 Gotemba to 草津温泉 via 松田 Matsuda, 新松田 Shin-Matsuda, 新宿 Shinjuku, Akabane, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, and 長野原草津口 in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tomei Ashigara to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 46m.
- Phone
- 03-5909-0211
- Website
- odakyu.jp
Train from 新松田 Shin-Matsuda to 新宿 Shinjuku
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Website
- https://www.odakyu.jp/english/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Akabane to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kōzu to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,500
- 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/
- Phone
- 0570-002-522
- Website
- odakyu-highway.jp
Bus from Tomei Ashigara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,800
- Schedules at
- odakyu-highway.jp
- 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
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
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More Questions & Answers
Gotemba to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Gotemba to Kusatsu train services, operated by Odakyu Electric Railway, arrive at 新宿 Shinjuku station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gotemba to Kusatsu is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Gotemba to Kusatsu.
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