There are 4 ways to get from Tsukuba to Kusatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 北千住 Kita-Senjutrain Tx
- Take the train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
6h 1m¥4,366–7,911Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tsukuba Center to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus Tsukuba
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東)bus 新宿~伊香保・草津
8h 21m¥2,400–6,200Drive 174.1 km
- Drive from Tsukuba to Kusatsucar 174.1 km
2h 57m¥3,027–4,373Bus, train
- Take the bus from 筑波山口 to 岩瀬駅bus
- Take the train from 小山 Oyama to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashitrain
- Take the train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain
7h 1m¥3,500–6,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tsukuba to Kusatsu is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Tsukuba to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsukuba to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from 大貫 and arriving at 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) via Tsukuba Center and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsukuba to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from つくば Tsukuba and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via 北千住 Kita-Senju and Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Tsukuba and Kusatsu is 248 km. The road distance is 174.1 km.
The best way to get from Tsukuba to Kusatsu without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs ¥4300 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Tsukuba to Kusatsu, including transfers.
Tsukuba to Kusatsu bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tsukuba Center station.
Tsukuba to Kusatsu train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, depart from つくば Tsukuba station.
The best way to get from Tsukuba to Kusatsu is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs ¥4300 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥6500 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Tsukuba, Japan and Kusatsu, Gunma, Japan?
You can take a bus from つくばウェルネスパーク to 草津温泉 via つくばセンター, つくば Tsukuba, 北千住 Kita-Senju, Ueno, Naganoharakusatsuguchi, and 長野原草津口 in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 大貫 to 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東) via つくばセンター, Tsukuba Center, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit in around 8h 21m.
- Phone
- 0570-000-298
- Website
- mir.co.jp
Train from つくば Tsukuba to 北千住 Kita-Senju
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,100
- Website
- https://www.mir.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
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 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
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tsukuba Center to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,260–1,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800
- Non-reserved Seat
- ¥1,260
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to 草津温泉bt(Jrバス関東)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- kantetsu.co.jp
Bus from 筑波山口 to 岩瀬駅
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥200
- Schedules at
- kantetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tsukuba to Kusatsu bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.
Tsukuba to Kusatsu train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, arrive at 北千住 Kita-Senju station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsukuba to Kusatsu is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Tsukuba to Kusatsu.
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