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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kōfu to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shinjuku Stationtrain train Kaiji / ...
    2. Take the train from Akabane to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain train [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
    6h 46m
    ¥4,979–8,703

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）bus bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
    7h 53m
    ¥2,400–8,000

  3. Drive 142.3 km

    1. Drive from Kōfu to Kusatsu Onsencar car 142.3 km
    2h 18m
    ¥2,465–3,560

  4. Train, bus via Karuizawa

    1. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Komorotrain train [12629] JR Koumi
    2. Take the bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉bus bus 草津温泉～教習所～軽井沢 / ...
    7h 31m
    ¥3,061–5,384

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Komorotrain train [12629] JR Koumi
    2. Take the bus from 中軽井沢駅 to 草津温泉bus bus 軽井沢仙之入草津線
    7h 34m
    ¥2,931–3,994

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  • Distance: 303.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Kōfu, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?

You can take a train from Kōfu to Kusatsu Onsen via Shinjuku Station, 新宿 Shinjuku, Akabane, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, 長野原草津口, and 草津温泉 in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kofu Station to Kusatsu Onsen via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） in around 7h 53m.

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