What is the cheapest way to get from Shizuoka to Kusatsu?

The cheapest way to get from Shizuoka to Kusatsu is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥7000 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shizuoka to Kusatsu?

The fastest way to get from Shizuoka to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Shizuoka and Kusatsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Shizuoka to Kusatsu station. However, there are services departing from Shinshizuoka and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Shizuoka and Kusatsu?

No, there is no direct train from Shizuoka to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Shizuoka and arriving at Seta(Shiga) via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Shizuoka to Kusatsu?

The distance between Shizuoka and Kusatsu is 326 km. The road distance is 263.5 km.

How do I travel from Shizuoka to Kusatsu without a car?

The best way to get from Shizuoka to Kusatsu without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shizuoka to Kusatsu?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Shizuoka to Kusatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shizuoka to Kusatsu bus from?

Shizuoka to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Shizutetsu Bus, depart from Shinshizuoka station.

Where do I catch the Shizuoka to Kusatsu train from?

Shizuoka to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shizuoka station.

Where does the Shizuoka to Kusatsu bus arrive?

Shizuoka to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Shizutetsu Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Shizuoka to Kusatsu train arrive?

Shizuoka to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Shizuoka to Kusatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Shizuoka to Kusatsu is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Shizuoka to Kusatsu.

Where can I stay near Kusatsu?

There are 3680+ hotels available in Kusatsu.

Shizuoka to Kusatsu - 4 ways to travel via train, night bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shizuoka to Kusatsu by train, night bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shizuoka to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2h 1m
Drive 263.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shizuoka to Kusatsucar 263.5 km
2h 59m
¥4,578–6,612
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Shinshizuoka to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus
7h 5m
¥6,720–8,540
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Shizuoka to Maibaratrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Maibara to Rittotrain [21833] Jr Biwako
2h 47m

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Distance: 326.2 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Shizuoka, Japan and Kusatsu, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shizuoka to Kyoto hourly, and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Shizutetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Shinshizuoka to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,000 and the journey takes 6h 28m.

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