There are 5 ways to get from Hokuto to Kusatsu by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
5h 5mDrive 328 km
cheapest- Drive from Hokuto to Kusatsucar 328 km
4h 26m¥5,679–8,203Bus
- Take the bus from Chuo-do Nagasaka-Takane to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatebus Crystal Liner
7h 23m¥7,800–10,320Bus to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Nagasaka Takane to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
7h 14m¥18,710–26,200Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe, train
- Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Shiojiritrain
- Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
5h 15m
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hokuto to Kusatsu is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Hokuto to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hokuto to Kusatsu station. However, there are services departing from Chuo-do Nagasaka-Takane and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijo gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Hokuto to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Kobuchizawa and arriving at Ritto via Shiojiri, Nagoya and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Hokuto and Kusatsu is 390 km. The road distance is 328 km.
The best way to get from Hokuto to Kusatsu without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Hokuto to Kusatsu, including transfers.
Hokuto to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Chuo-do Nagasaka-Takane station.
Hokuto to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kobuchizawa station.
The best way to get from Hokuto to Kusatsu is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Hokuto, Yamanashi, Japan and Kusatsu, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Hokuto to Ritto via Kobuchizawa, Shiojiri, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Chuo-do Nagasaka-Takane to Kyoto Station Hachijo gate twice daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–10,000 and the journey takes 6h 57m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport via Izumo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
Flights from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–29,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥21,000–60,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥15,000–29,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kobuchizawa to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kobuchizawa to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shiojiri to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Kobe to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Chuo-do Nagasaka-Takane to Kyoto Station Hachijo gate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Day Bus
- ¥7,500–9,000
- Night Bus
- ¥8,500–10,000
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Chuodo Nagasaka Takane to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hokuto to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo gate.
Hokuto to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hokuto to Kusatsu is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Hokuto to Kusatsu.
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