There are 4 ways to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Akabane to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
5h¥3,084–6,259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 練馬駅（のりば） to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
5h 25m¥1,173–4,185Drive 177 km
- Drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsencar 177 km
2h 33m¥3,065–4,427Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
6h 16m¥3,140–6,489
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from 練馬駅（のりば） and arriving at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Akabane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Ikebukuro (Station) and Kusatsu Onsen is 178 km. The road distance is 177 km.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ¥3000 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 練馬駅（のりば） station.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akabane station.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 5h and costs ¥3000 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1100 - ¥4200 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Ikebukuro (Station), Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Akabane to Naganoharakusatsuguchi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,300–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from 練馬駅（のりば） to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,000–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akabane to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- 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 練馬駅（のりば） to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
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More Questions & Answers
Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） station.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen.
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