What is the cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Kusatsu?

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Kusatsu is to drive which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Kusatsu?

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Kusatsu?

The distance between Kanazawa and Kusatsu is 348 km. The road distance is 278.9 km.

How do I travel from Kanazawa to Kusatsu without a car?

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Kusatsu without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8500.

How long does it take to get from Kanazawa to Kusatsu?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Kanazawa to Kusatsu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Kusatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Kusatsu is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Kanazawa to Kusatsu.

Where can I stay near Kusatsu?

There are 439+ hotels available in Kusatsu.

Kanazawa to Kusatsu - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kanazawa to Kusatsu by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2. Take the bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉bus 草津温泉～教習所～軽井沢 / ...
4h 17m
¥5,275–8,086
Drive 278.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Kusatsucar 278.9 km
3h 38m
¥4,804–6,939
Train, bus via Nagano
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Naganotrain Kagayaki / ...
2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
4h 41m
¥6,829–7,785

Kanazawa to Kusatsu by train and bus

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4h 17mAverage Duration

¥5,275Cheapest Price

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Distance: 347.8 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kanazawa to Kusatsu. However, you can take the train to Karuizawa, walk to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）, then take the bus to 草津温泉. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kanazawa to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal via Nagano and Nagano in around 4h 41m.

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