There are 6 ways to get from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Nagano
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 Shiojiritrain
5h 26m¥3,501–6,599Drive 100.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwacar 100.5 km
2h 6m¥1,743–2,518Bus
- 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 Kamisuwa Stationbus Shinjuku
7h 35m¥4,550–16,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 中軽井沢駅bus 軽井沢仙之入草津線
- Take the train from Komoro to Kobuchizawatrain [12639] JR Koumi
6h 38m¥2,817–3,827Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば)bus 草津温泉~西吾妻病院~軽井沢 / ...
- Take the train from Komoro to Kobuchizawatrain [12639] JR Koumi
6h 51m¥3,001–5,399Train
- Take the train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Shiojiritrain
7h 6m¥4,806–8,739
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa station. However, there are services departing from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) and arriving at Kamisuwa Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Naganoharakusatsuguchi and arriving at Kami-Suwa via Takasaki, Nagano and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal and Suwa is 218 km. The road distance is 100.5 km.
The best way to get from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa without a car is to bus and train via Nagano which takes 5h 26m and costs ¥3500 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa, including transfers.
Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa 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 Suwa 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 Suwa is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs ¥4500 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4800 - ¥9000 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, Japan and Suwa, Japan?
You can take a bus from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) to Kamisuwa Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 草津温泉 to Kami-Suwa via 長野原草津口, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, Takasaki, Nagano, and Shiojiri in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Karuizawa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Komoro to Kobuchizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Komoro to Kobuchizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Karuizawa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–1,900
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- kkkg.co.jp
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
- kkkg.co.jp
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
- kkkg.co.jp
- Website
- seibubus.co.jp
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
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
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
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
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
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
- 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
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–12,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa is 100 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal to Suwa.
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