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How to get fromMatsumoto to Kusatsu Onsenby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto to Kusatsu Onsen 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 Kusatsu Onsentaxi taxi
    2h 29m
    ¥24,460–30,102

  2. Drive 97.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Kusatsu Onsencar car 97.3 km
    2h
    ¥1,677–2,422

  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
    5h 9m
    ¥4,480–5,002

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  • Distance: 124 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Matsumoto to Kusatsu Onsen. However, you can take the train to Nagano, take the train to Suzaka, then take the taxi to Kusatsu Onsen. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsumoto to Kusatsu Onsen via Nagano, Nagano, and Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal in around 5h 9m.

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