There are 4 ways to get from Nagaoka to Kusatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagaoka to Takasakitrain Toki
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
4h 23m¥3,647–6,945Drive 155.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagaoka to Kusatsucar 155.9 km
2h 23m¥2,701–3,901Bus
- Take the bus from Nagaokakita to Obusebus
- Take the bus from Obuse to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
5h 12m¥7,000Train via Minakami
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Minakamitrain [15629] Jr Joetsu
- Take the train from 渋川 Shibukawa to 長野原草津口 Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain JR吾妻線 JR Agatsuma Line / ...
5h 39m¥3,452–6,812
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagaoka to Kusatsu is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Nagaoka to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagaoka to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Nagaokakita and arriving at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal via Obuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagaoka to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Nagaoka and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Nagaoka and Kusatsu is 214 km. The road distance is 155.9 km.
The best way to get from Nagaoka to Kusatsu without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥3600 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Nagaoka to Kusatsu, including transfers.
Nagaoka to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Nagaokakita station.
Nagaoka to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagaoka station.
The best way to get from Nagaoka to Kusatsu is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥3600 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Nagaoka, Japan and Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagaoka to 草津温泉 via Takasaki, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, and 長野原草津口 in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nagaokakita to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal via Obuse in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagaoka to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagaoka to Minakami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 渋川 Shibukawa to 長野原草津口 Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagaokakita to Obuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Obuse to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nagaoka to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Obuse station.
Nagaoka to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagaoka to Kusatsu is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Nagaoka to Kusatsu.
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