There are 5 ways to get from Kusatsu to Sendai 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
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Sendaitrain Yamabiko
5h 15m¥6,876–11,189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 新宿~伊香保・草津
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus
10h 20m¥4,950–8,600Drive 399.9 km
- Drive from Kusatsu to Sendaicar 399.9 km
5h 7m¥6,939–10,023Train via Oyama
- Take the train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashitrain
- Take the train from 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi to 小山 Oyamatrain
- Take the train from Oyama to Sendaitrain
7h 8m¥6,326–10,589Train, bus
- Take the train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashitrain [15828] JR Agatsuma / ...
- Take the bus from 新前橋駅 to 仙台駅東口bus 高速バス 群馬~仙台線
11h 3m¥7,026–11,689
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu to Sendai is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kusatsu to Sendai is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kusatsu to Sendai. However, there are services departing from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) and arriving at Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kusatsu to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Naganoharakusatsuguchi and arriving at Sendai via Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Kusatsu and Sendai is 446 km. The road distance is 399.9 km.
The best way to get from Kusatsu to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs ¥6500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Kusatsu to Sendai, including transfers.
Kusatsu to Sendai bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) station.
Kusatsu to Sendai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
The best way to get from Kusatsu to Sendai is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs ¥6500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4900 - ¥9000 and takes 10h 20m.
What companies run services between Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan and Sendai, Japan?
You can take a bus from 草津温泉 to Sendai via 長野原草津口, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, and Ōmiya in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 10h 20m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Omiya(Saitama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ōmiya to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi to 小山 Oyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Oyama to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- ncb.jp
Bus from 新前橋駅 to 仙台駅東口
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Website
- https://ncb.jp/
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More Questions & Answers
Kusatsu to Sendai bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kusatsu to Sendai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya(Saitama) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu to Sendai is 400 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Kusatsu to Sendai.
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