There are 6 ways to get from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば)bus
- Take the train from Karuizawa to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
4h 9m¥2,971–5,749Drive 94.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumotocar 94.8 km
1h 56m¥1,633–2,359Bus, train via Nagano
- Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 中軽井沢駅bus
- Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain
- Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain
4h 32m¥2,917–3,867Bus
- 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 Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
7h 38m¥5,150–11,500Bus, train via Nagano #2
- Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば)bus
- Take the train from Karuizawa to Kawanakajimatrain
- Take the train from Kawanakajima to Matsumototrain
5h 40m¥3,321–5,549Train
- Take the train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
5h 49m¥4,276–7,889
Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto. However, there are services departing from Naganoharakusatsuguchi and arriving at Matsumoto via Takasaki and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal and Matsumoto is 185 km. The road distance is 94.8 km.
The best way to get from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥2900 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto, including transfers.
Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) station.
Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
The best way to get from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs ¥5000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4200 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?
You can take a bus from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 草津温泉 to Matsumoto via 長野原草津口, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, Takasaki, and Nagano in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Karuizawa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinonoi to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kawanakajima to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- 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 Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Karuizawa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–1,900
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,600
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Karuizawa to Kawanakajima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,800
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shinonoi to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Website
- Kusakaru Kotsu
Bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,600
- Schedules at
- Kusakaru Kotsu
Bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,600
- Schedules at
- Kusakaru Kotsu
- Website
- Seibu Bus
Bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- Seibu Bus
Bus from 草津温泉 to 中軽井沢駅
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- Seibu Bus
Bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- Seibu Bus
- 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
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Matsumoto.
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