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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kusatsu is to train via Motomachi which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Kusatsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Kusatsu station. However, there are services departing from Kobe Sannomiya Station and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijou gate via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Kusatsu?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at Ritto via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Kobe to Kusatsu?

The distance between Kobe and Kusatsu is 94 km. The road distance is 92.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Kusatsu without a car is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Kobe to Kusatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kusatsu bus from?

Kobe to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kobe Sannomiya Station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Kusatsu train from?

Kobe to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Kusatsu?

The best way to get from Kobe to Kusatsu is to train which takes 1h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 14m.

Where does the Kobe to Kusatsu bus arrive?

Kobe to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Kobe to Kusatsu train arrive?

Kobe to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Kusatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Kusatsu is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Kobe to Kusatsu.

Where can I stay near Kusatsu?

There are 3673+ hotels available in Kusatsu.

Kobe to Kusatsu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Rittotrain [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
1h 11m
Train via Motomachi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Kyōtotrain JR Kyoto Line
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Rittotrain [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
2h 6m
¥1,546–2,176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 14m
¥2,283–2,890
Drive 92.3 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Kusatsucar 92.3 km
1h 22m
¥1,586–2,291

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Distance: 93.5 km
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Kusatsu, Japan?

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Ritto via Kyoto and Kyōto in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Seta(Shiga) via Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto in around 2h 14m.

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