There are 3 ways to get from Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Shirakawa to Oyamatrain
- Take the train from 小山 Oyama to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashitrain
- Take the train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain
7h 18m¥4,852–10,869Drive 245.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsencar 245.9 km
3h 23m¥4,274–6,173Bus
- Take the bus from Sukagawa Eigyōsho to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Abukuma
- 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 45m¥5,316–10,059
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Sukagawa Eigyōsho 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 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Shin-Shirakawa and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via 小山 Oyama and Shim-Maebashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Shirakawa and Kusatsu Onsen is 260 km. The road distance is 245.9 km.
The best way to get from Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs ¥4800 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Sukagawa Eigyōsho station.
Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Shirakawa station.
The best way to get from Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs ¥4800 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥11000 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Shirakawa, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?
You can take a bus from Asahicho to Kusatsu Onsen via Shin-Shirakawa Station, Shin-Shirakawa, Oyama, 小山 Oyama, Shim-Maebashi, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, 長野原草津口, and 草津温泉 in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kutano to Kusatsu Onsen via Sukagawa, Sukagawa Eigyōsho, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) in around 10h 45m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shin-Shirakawa to Oyama
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 小山 Oyama to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sukagawa Eigyōsho to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- 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
Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Oyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Shirakawa to Kusatsu Onsen.
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