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How to get fromMatsumoto to Kusatsuby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Kusatsu by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train Shinano 25 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Suzaka to Kusatsutaxi taxi
    2h 28m
    ¥24,460–30,102

  2. Drive 94.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Kusatsucar car 94.1 km
    1h 57m
    ¥1,629–2,353

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train Shinano 25 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus bus Shiga Kogen
    4h 29m
    ¥4,480–5,002

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  • Distance: 124.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Matsumoto to Kusatsu. However, you can take the train to Nagano, take the train to Suzaka, then take the taxi to Kusatsu. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsumoto to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal via Nagano and Nagano in around 4h 29m.

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