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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kyoto to Kusatsu

Composite routes from Kyoto to Kusatsu

Cheapest
6 h 12 min
Car
406 km.
from $22
Other
6 h 36 min
310 km.
from $134.28
7 h 1 min
Train, Bus
309 km.
from $166.24
8 h 20 min
309 km.
from $196.92
11 h 8 min
310 km.
from $89.43
7 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
310 km.
from $178.42
8 h 5 min
Train, Plane
310 km.
from $215.66
8 h 16 min
Train, Plane
310 km.
from $214.58

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Skymark Airlines
Website
Fuji Dream
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$54.35–$206.52
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 11m
Every day
$76.09–$250.00
Skymark Airlines
Website
1h 8m
Every day
$65.22–$119.57
Fuji Dream
Website
1h
Every day
$54.35–$173.91
Train operators
Found: 4
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Shinano Railway
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
1h 40m
Hourly
$54.35–$86.96
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
Call
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
54 min
Hourly
$19.57–$28.26
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
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JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
1h 27m
Every 3 hours
$6.52–$8.70
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
Shinano Railway
Website
1h 17m
Twice daily
$10.33–$13.04
Bus operators
Found: 6
ALPICO Kotsu
Website
Kintetsu Bus
Website
Nagaden Bus
Website
Tokyu Bus
Website
Seibu bus
Website
Kusakaru Kotsu
Website
ALPICO Kotsu
Website
7h 32m
Once daily
$29.35–$51.09
0570-550-373
0570-550-373
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Kintetsu Bus
Website
9h 43m
Once daily
$32.61–$76.09
0570-001631
0570-001631
Call
Nagaden Bus
Website
2h 36m
Once daily
$23.11
026-295-8008
026-295-8008
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Tokyu Bus
Website
1h 32m
4 times a day
$1.46
03-6412-0190
03-6412-0190
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Seibu bus
Website
1h 40m
Twice a week
$5.43–$8.15
Kusakaru Kotsu
Website
1h 16m
Every 4 hours
$13.04–$16.30

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kusatsu?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kusatsu is to drive which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 5h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kusatsu?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Kusatsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate and arriving at 草津温泉 via 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Kusatsu?

The distance between Kyoto and Kusatsu is 573 km. The road distance is 412.4 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Kusatsu without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kusatsu without a car is to train and bus via Karuizawa which takes 6h 36m and costs $81.52 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Kusatsu?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Kyoto to Kusatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Kusatsu bus from?

Kyoto to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Kusatsu?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Kusatsu is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $103.26 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Kyoto to Kusatsu bus arrive?

Kyoto to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Karuizawa Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Kusatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kusatsu is 412 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Kyoto 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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