There are 5 ways to get from Sendai to Kusatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai to Ōmiyatrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
5h 34m¥6,932–11,203Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center 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 13m¥4,900–8,600Drive 399.9 km
- Drive from Sendai to Kusatsucar 399.9 km
5h 7m¥6,939–10,023Train via Oyama
- Take the train from Sendai to Oyamatrain
- Take the train from 小山 Oyama to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashitrain
- Take the train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain
6h 45m¥6,389–10,517Bus, train
- Take the bus from 仙台駅東口 to 新前橋駅bus 高速バス 群馬~仙台線
- Take the train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
10h 39m¥7,200–11,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kusatsu is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center and arriving at 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Omiya(Saitama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Sendai and Kusatsu is 446 km. The road distance is 399.9 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Kusatsu without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs ¥6500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Sendai to Kusatsu, including transfers.
Sendai to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center station.
Sendai to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Kusatsu is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs ¥6500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4900 - ¥9000 and takes 10h 13m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai to 草津温泉 via Omiya(Saitama), Naganoharakusatsuguchi, and 長野原草津口 in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center to 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 10h 13m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Sendai to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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 Sendai to Oyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 小山 Oyama to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.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
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- ncb.jp
Bus from 仙台駅東口 to 新前橋駅
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Website
- https://ncb.jp/
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More Questions & Answers
Sendai to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Sendai to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Kusatsu is 400 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Sendai to Kusatsu.
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