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How to get fromIkebukuro to Kusatsu Onsenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ikebukuro to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Akabane to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain train [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
    5h
    ¥3,084–6,259

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 練馬駅（のりば） to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）bus bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
    5h 25m
    ¥1,173–4,185

  3. Drive 175.4 km

    1. Drive from Ikebukuro to Kusatsu Onsencar car 175.4 km
    2h 32m
    ¥3,047–4,401

  4. Train via Takasaki

    1. Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 高崎 Takasakitrain train Ju / ...
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain train [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
    6h 20m
    ¥3,140–6,489

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  • Distance: 177.7 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, 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.

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