There are 5 ways to get from Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Johanaekimaebus
- Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Karuizawatrain
- Take the bus from 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば) to 草津温泉bus
7h 52m¥5,736–8,936Drive 222.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalcar 222.6 km
4h 1m¥3,835–5,539Bus, train via Nagano
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Toyama Stationbus
- Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus
8h 27m¥8,128–10,103Train
- Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Takasakitrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
8h 6m¥22,580–30,027Bus
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus
10h 47m¥8,496–15,215
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal. However, there are services departing from Shirakawago and arriving at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Sawando Bus Terminal and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal. However, there are services departing from Johana and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Shin Takaoka and Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Shirakawago and Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal is 381 km. The road distance is 222.6 km.
The best way to get from Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 52m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, including transfers.
Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Shirakawago station.
Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Takaoka station.
The best way to get from Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs ¥22000 - ¥30000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥16000 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Shirakawago, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Shirakawago to 草津温泉 via Johana, Shin Takaoka, Takasaki, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, and 長野原草津口 in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Sawando Bus Terminal, and Nagano in around 10h 47m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shin Takaoka to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Toyama to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shin Takaoka to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Kaetsuno Bus
Bus from Shirakawago to Johanaekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- Kaetsuno Bus
- Website
- Kusakaru Kotsu
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
- Kusakaru Kotsu
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shirakawago to Toyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,300
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal is 223 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Shirakawago to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal.
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