How to Travel from
Kobe to Kusatsu
by Route or Car
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Kobe, Japan → Kusatsu, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kobe to Kusatsu
Composite routes from Kobe to Kusatsu
Cheapest
1 h 11 min
Car
94 km.
from $5
Other
7 h 39 min
375 km.
from $202.57
6 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $152.95
8 h 31 min
Train, Bus
375 km.
from $172.83
7 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $163.80
7 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $187.51
7 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $186.42
8 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $209.89
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59
Skymark Airlines
Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$165.15
Plane from Kobe to Ibaraki
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$139.74
Fuji Dream
Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26
Ibex Airlines
Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Shinagawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.74
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$44.46–$69.87
Train from Nagano to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Ueno to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$52.09
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.19–$62.25
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumagaya to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.14–$34.30
Train from Nagoya to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.54–$69.87
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Train from Ishioka to Ueno
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$26.68
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinagawa to Kumagaya
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.26–$11.43
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.07
Train from Ishioka to Ueno
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.62–$10.16
Shinano Railway
Website:
shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Nagano to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.07–$15.24
Bus operators
Nagaden Bus
Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Sannomiya Station to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
8h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$69.87
Bus from Nagano to Kusatsu
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.01
Tokyu Bus
Phone:
03-6412-0190
Website:
tokyubus.co.jp/
Bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.70
Seibu bus
Website:
seibubus.co.jp
Bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.35–$9.53
Kusakaru Kotsu
Website:
kkkg.co.jp/
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:
$15.24–$19.06
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kusatsu?
The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Kusatsu is to drive which costs $51.09 - $76.09 and takes 6h 28m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kobe to Kusatsu?
The fastest way to get from Kobe to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs $51.09 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Kusatsu?
No, there is no direct bus from Kobe station to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya Station and arriving at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
How far is it from Kobe to Kusatsu?
The distance between Kobe and Kusatsu is 727 km. The road distance is 478.8 km.
How do I travel from Kobe to Kusatsu without a car?
The best way to get from Kobe to Kusatsu without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Kusatsu?
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Kobe to Kusatsu, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kobe to Kusatsu bus from?
Kobe to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Sannomiya Station.
Where does the Kobe to Kusatsu bus arrive?
Kobe to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.
Can I drive from Kobe to Kusatsu?
Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Kusatsu is 479 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Kobe to Kusatsu.
Where can I stay near Kusatsu?
There are 293+ hotels available in Kusatsu. Prices start at $54.68 per night.
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