There are 4 ways to get from Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nasushiobara to Omiya Stationtrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain Kusatsu Shima
6h 16m¥7,061–11,466Drive 222.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Nasu to Kusatsu Onsencar 222.6 km
3h 14m¥3,818–5,514Bus
- Take the bus from Ikkenjaya to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東)bus 新宿~伊香保・草津
10h 21m¥7,557–11,057Train via Oyama
- Take the train from 黒磯 Kuroiso to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain Ju
- Take the train from 小山 Oyama to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashitrain
- Take the train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain
7h 14m¥6,631–10,906
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from NasumachiYakuba and arriving at 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) via Ikkenjaya and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Kurodahara and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via 黒磯 Kuroiso, Nasushiobara and Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Nasu and Kusatsu Onsen is 290 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs ¥7000 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Ikkenjaya station.
Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nasushiobara station.
The best way to get from Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs ¥7000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 10h 21m.
What companies run services between Nasu, Tochigi, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Kurodahara to Kusatsu Onsen via 黒磯 Kuroiso, 那須塩原 Nasushiobara, Nasushiobara, Ōmiya, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, 長野原草津口, and 草津温泉 in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NasumachiYakuba to Kusatsu Onsen via Ikkenjaya, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) in around 10h 21m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nasushiobara to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ōmiya to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 黒磯 Kuroiso to 宇都宮 Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 小山 Oyama to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Ikkenjaya to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
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Booking & Getting There
Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Nasu to Kusatsu Onsen.
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