There are 5 ways to get from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen 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
6h 15m¥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 53m¥4,900–8,600Drive 403 km
- Drive from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsencar 403 km
5h 10m¥6,992–10,099Train 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
7h 26m¥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 / ...
11h 20m¥7,200–11,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen. 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 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Omiya(Saitama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Sendai and Kusatsu Onsen is 449 km. The road distance is 403 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs ¥6500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center station.
Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs ¥6500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4900 - ¥9000 and takes 10h 53m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen via Omiya(Saitama), Naganoharakusatsuguchi, 長野原草津口, and 草津温泉 in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center to Kusatsu Onsen via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) in around 10h 53m.
- 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 Onsen bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen is 403 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen.
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