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How to get fromKyoto to Kusatsu Onsenby train, taxi, night bus, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Kusatsu Onsen by train, taxi, night bus, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Suzaka to Kusatsu Onsentaxi taxi
    5h 25m
    ¥29,899–37,568

  2. Night bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Karuizawa Stationnightbus night bus Chikumagawa Liner
    2. Take the bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉bus bus 草津温泉～教習所～軽井沢 / ...
    13h 48m
    ¥5,850–13,400

  3. Drive 408.9 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kusatsu Onsencar car 408.9 km
    6h 24m
    ¥7,094–10,246

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  • Distance: 514.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Kusatsu Onsen. However, you can take the train to Tsuruga, take the train to Nagano, take the train to Suzaka, then take the taxi to Kusatsu Onsen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Kusatsu Onsen via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijo gate, Karuizawa Station, 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）, and 草津温泉 in around 13h 48m.

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