There are 5 ways to get from Kusatsu to Kawagoe by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Omiya(Saitama)train [187350] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 2
3h 45m¥2,996–6,139Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) to 練馬駅(おりば)bus 新宿~伊香保・草津
4h 42m¥1,610–4,820Drive 135.8 km
- Drive from Kusatsu to Kawagoecar 135.8 km
2h 17m¥2,352–3,398Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Takasakitrain [15828] JR Agatsuma / ...
- Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 小川町 Ogawamachitrain JR八高線 JR Hachikō Line
4h 55m¥2,826–6,039Train, bus
- Take the train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashitrain [15828] JR Agatsuma / ...
- Take the bus from 新前橋駅 to 川越駅西口bus 高速バス 東京・さいたま・群馬~富山・金沢線
5h 16m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu to Kawagoe is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kusatsu to Kawagoe is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kusatsu to Kawagoe. However, there are services departing from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) and arriving at 成増一丁目 via 練馬駅前通り. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kusatsu to Kawagoe. However, there are services departing from Naganoharakusatsuguchi and arriving at 川越 Kawagoe via 大宮 Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Kusatsu and Kawagoe is 168 km. The road distance is 135.8 km.
The best way to get from Kusatsu to Kawagoe without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Kusatsu to Kawagoe, including transfers.
Kusatsu to Kawagoe bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) station.
Kusatsu to Kawagoe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
The best way to get from Kusatsu to Kawagoe is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1600 - ¥4900 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan and Kawagoe, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Omiya(Saitama) twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,000–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) to 練馬駅(おりば) every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,000–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Omiya(Saitama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 高崎 Takasaki to 小川町 Ogawamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) to 練馬駅(おりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
Bus from 新前橋駅 to 川越駅西口
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Kusatsu to Kawagoe bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 練馬駅(おりば) station.
Kusatsu to Kawagoe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya(Saitama) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu to Kawagoe is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Kusatsu to Kawagoe.
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