What is the cheapest way to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa?

The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa is to drive which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa?

The fastest way to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 41 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.

Is there a direct bus between Kusatsu Onsen and Karuizawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 草津温泉 and arriving at 中軽井沢駅. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa?

The distance between Kusatsu Onsen and Karuizawa is 44 km. The road distance is 42 km.

How do I travel from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa without a car?

The best way to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥800 - ¥1100.

How long does it take to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa?

The bus from 草津温泉 to 中軽井沢駅 takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa bus from?

Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 草津温泉 station.

Where does the Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa bus arrive?

Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 中軽井沢駅 station.

Can I drive from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa is 42 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa.

Where can I stay near Karuizawa?

There are 481+ hotels available in Karuizawa.

Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawa by bus, car, or taxi

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best
1. Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 中軽井沢駅bus 軽井沢仙之入草津線
1h 54m
¥800–1,100
Drive 42 km
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1. Drive from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawacar 42 km
41 min
¥728–1,052
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kusatsu Onsen to Karuizawataxi 42 km
41 min
¥20,000–24,000

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Distance: 44.3 km
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Kusatsu Onsen, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

Seibu bus operates a bus from 草津温泉 to 中軽井沢駅 twice a week. Tickets cost ¥800–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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