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How to get fromKusatsu to Naganoby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kusatsu to Nagano by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train Thunderbird
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain train Kagayaki
    4h 45m
    ¥6,812–9,571

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Nagano Stationbus bus
    8h 59m
    ¥4,803–13,420

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Ueda Stationnightbus night bus Chikumagawa Liner
    10h 37m
    ¥6,112–12,371

  4. Drive 345.3 km

    1. Drive from Kusatsu to Naganocar car 345.3 km
    5h 21m
    ¥5,990–8,652

  5. Train via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Ritto to Maibaratrain train
    2. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain train
    5h 53m

  6. Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    3. Take the train from Murai to Naganotrain train
    6h 24m
    ¥24,082–35,721

  7. Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain train
    6h 50m
    ¥16,632–25,141

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥19,438Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 477.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Ritto to Nagano via Kyōto and Tsuruga in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Kyoto Station to Nagano Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–13,000 and the journey takes 7h 32m.

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