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How to get fromNikkō to Kusatsu Onsenby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nikkō to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栃木 Tochigitrain train Tn
    2. Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain train
    5h 44m
    ¥5,522–9,559

  2. Drive  140.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nikkō to Kusatsu Onsencar car 140.5 km
    2h 47m
    ¥2,426–3,504

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）bus bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
    9h
    ¥8,050–11,550

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  • Distance: 196.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to Kusatsu Onsen via 栃木 Tochigi, Shim-Maebashi, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, 長野原草津口, and 草津温泉 in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Kusatsu Onsen via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Station West Exit, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） in around 9h.

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