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How to get fromKusatsu to Nozawaonsenby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）bus bus 草津温泉～西吾妻病院～軽井沢 / ...
    2. Take the train from Karuizawa to Liyama Stationtrain train Hakutaka
    4h 33m
    ¥3,121–5,249

  2. Drive 75 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kusatsu to Nozawaonsencar car 75 km
    1h 12m
    ¥1,298–1,875

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kusatsu to Nozawaonsentaxi taxi 75 km
    1h 12m
    ¥35,000–42,000

  4. Bus, train via Nagano

    1. Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 中軽井沢駅bus bus
    2. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano Station East Exit to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminalbus bus
    5h 54m
    ¥3,617–5,867

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 166 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan and Nozawaonsen, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kusatsu to Nozawaonsen. However, you can take the bus to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）, walk to Karuizawa, take the train to Liyama Station, walk to Iiyama, then take the bus to Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Kusatsu to Nozawaonsen in around 1h 12m.

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