There are 5 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
4h 1m¥3,088–6,145Bus
cheapest- 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
6h 36m¥1,101–4,225Train, bus
- 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 / ...
5h 9m¥3,051–5,525Drive 183.3 km
- Drive from Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsencar 183.3 km
2h 40m¥3,173–4,583Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 高崎 Takasakitrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchitrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
6h 3m¥3,146–6,304
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ueno (Station) station to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Ueno and arriving at Naganoharakusatsuguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Ueno (Station) and Kusatsu Onsen is 181 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.
The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno station.
The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1100 - ¥4300 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Kusatsu Onsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,000–4,000 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- 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 上野 Ueno to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
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More Questions & Answers
Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） station.
Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Ueno (Station) to Kusatsu Onsen.
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