There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Toppara to Obusebus
- Take the bus from Obuse to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
6h 27m¥7,000Drive 210.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Kusatsu Onsencar 210.5 km
2h 54m¥3,653–5,277Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain Toki
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
6h 40m¥4,545–8,269
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal via Obuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Niigata and Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Niigata and Kusatsu Onsen is 407 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs ¥7000.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Toppara station.
Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4500 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?
You can take a bus from Toppara to Kusatsu Onsen via Obuse and Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Kusatsu Onsen via Niigata, Takasaki, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, 長野原草津口, and 草津温泉 in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Toppara to Obuse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- 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
Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Obuse station.
Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Niigata to Kusatsu Onsen.
There are 441+ hotels available in Kusatsu Onsen.