There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo 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 / ...
3h 25m¥5,338–8,125Drive 183.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsencar 183.7 km
2h 38m¥3,167–4,574Train
- Take the train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
4h 12m¥5,484–9,209Bus
- 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
4h 7m¥3,350–6,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo 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 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via Omiya(Saitama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Tokyo and Kusatsu Onsen is 194 km. The road distance is 183.7 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya(Saitama) station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,000–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 53m. 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
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya(Saitama) to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） station.
Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Tokyo to Kusatsu Onsen.
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