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How to get fromUeda to Kusatsu Onsenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Ueda to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oya(Nagano) to Karuizawatrain train [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
    2. Take the bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉bus bus 草津温泉～教習所～軽井沢 / ...
    2h 59m
    ¥3,741–6,153

  2. Drive  52.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ueda to Kusatsu Onsencar car 52.4 km
    1h 2m
    ¥903–1,304

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ueda to Kusatsu Onsentaxi taxi 52.4 km
    1h 2m
    ¥23,000–29,000

  4. Train, bus via Nagano

    1. Take the train from Shinanokokubunji to Naganotrain train [161709] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus bus Shiga Kogen
    4h 27m
    ¥6,625–7,336

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  • Distance: 81.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Ueda, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Ueda to Kusatsu Onsen. However, you can take the train to Karuizawa, walk to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）, take the bus to 草津温泉, then take the taxi to Kusatsu Onsen. Alternatively, you can drive from Ueda to Kusatsu Onsen in around 1h 2m.

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