There are 4 ways to get from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ōmiyatrain Komachi / ...
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain Kusatsu Shima
5h 8m¥9,227–13,997Drive 403 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsencar 403 km
5h 10m¥6,187–8,936Bus, 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 Azumasen / ...
10h 37m¥9,500–14,400Bus
- Take the bus from Sendai Station 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 58m¥7,000–15,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai station to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Sendai Station 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 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
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 5h 8m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Sendai Station.
Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) station.
The best way to get from Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥16000 and takes 10h 58m.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Kusatsu Onsen via Ōmiya, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, 長野原草津口, and 草津温泉 in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sendai Station to Kusatsu Onsen via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） in around 10h 58m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ōmiya to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
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
- Nippon Chuo Bus
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–9,000
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Daytime Bus
- ¥3,700–6,000
- Overnight Bus
- ¥5,000–9,000
- 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
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
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Booking & Getting There
Sendai to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, 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.
There are 391+ hotels available in Kusatsu Onsen.