There are 5 ways to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Ōmiyatrain Kusatsu Shima
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Sendaitrain Yamabiko
5h 20m¥9,220–14,001Drive 403 km
cheapest- Drive from Kusatsu Onsen to Sendaicar 403 km
5h 11m¥6,219–8,982Bus
- 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 24m¥7,270–11,401Train 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 13m¥8,670–13,401Train, bus
- Take the train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashitrain Azumasen / ...
- 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 8m¥9,370–14,501
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kusatsu Onsen 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 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Naganoharakusatsuguchi and arriving at Sendai via Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Kusatsu Onsen and Sendai is 450 km. The road distance is 403 km.
The best way to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai, including transfers.
Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) station.
Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
The best way to get from Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥12000 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between Kusatsu Onsen, Japan and Sendai, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai via 草津温泉, 長野原草津口, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, and Ōmiya in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center via 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 10h 24m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ōmiya to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi to 小山 Oyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Oyama to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
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
- Nippon Chuo Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai is 403 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Kusatsu Onsen to Sendai.
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