There are 5 ways to get from Ueno 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 練馬駅（のりば） to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
6h 12m¥1,170–4,392Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- 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
5h 53m¥1,175–4,299Drive 182.4 km
- Drive from Ueno to Kusatsu Onsencar 182.4 km
2h 39m¥3,159–4,562Train 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 to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Ueno to Kusatsu Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ueno 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 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ueno 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 and Kusatsu Onsen is 181 km. The road distance is 182.4 km.
The best way to get from Ueno 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 to Kusatsu Onsen, including transfers.
Ueno to Kusatsu Onsen bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Ueno to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno station.
The best way to get from Ueno to Kusatsu Onsen is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, which costs ¥1100 - ¥4300 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Ueno, 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 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 Ueno to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,200
- 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
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
Bus from 練馬駅（のりば） to 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東）
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
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More Questions & Answers
Ueno 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 to Kusatsu Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Naganoharakusatsuguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ueno to Kusatsu Onsen is 182 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Ueno to Kusatsu Onsen.
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