There are 5 ways to get from Saitama to Kusatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
2h 55m¥2,710–5,661Bus
cheapest- 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
5h 45m¥1,507–4,674Train, bus
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
- Take the bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉bus 草津温泉～教習所～軽井沢 / ...
2h 57m¥2,606–4,672Drive 155.4 km
- Drive from Saitama to Kusatsucar 155.4 km
2h 23m¥2,702–3,903Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
4h 52m¥2,765–5,816
Saitama to Kusatsu by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Kusatsu is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Omiya(Saitama) and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Saitama and Kusatsu is 151 km. The road distance is 155.4 km.
The best way to get from Saitama to Kusatsu without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥2700 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Saitama to Kusatsu, including transfers.
Saitama to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Saitama to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya(Saitama) station.
The best way to get from Saitama to Kusatsu is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥2700 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥4700 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,000–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,000–4,000 and the journey takes 4h 3m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Omiya Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- 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/
- Website
- kkkg.co.jp
Bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,400
- Schedules at
- kkkg.co.jp
- Website
- seibubus.co.jp
Bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
- 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
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
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More Questions & Answers
Saitama to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） station.
Saitama to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Kusatsu is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Saitama to Kusatsu.
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