There are 5 ways to get from Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tōkyō 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 / ...
5h 17m¥3,150–5,625Bus
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 56m¥1,188–4,314Train
- Take the train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
5h 25m¥3,319–6,594Drive 191.2 km
- Drive from Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsencar 191.2 km
2h 45m¥3,321–4,797Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from 大井町 Ōimachi to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Jk
- Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain
6h 50m¥3,367–6,779
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen. 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 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from 大井町 Ōimachi and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Shinagawa and Kusatsu Onsen is 203 km. The road distance is 191.2 km.
The best way to get from Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs ¥3100 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno station.
The best way to get from Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥3300 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1100 - ¥4400 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Shinagawa, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. 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 Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 大井町 Ōimachi to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- 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
Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) station.
Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Shinagawa to Kusatsu Onsen.
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