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Nine ways to Travel from Kyoto to Kusatsu

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Cheapest
By car (419 km)
5 h 50 min
419 km.
from $23
Other
Rideshare
5 h 50 min
419 km.
from $15.94
Train, bus via Karuizawa
6 h 36 min
310 km.
from $134.28
Train, Bus
7 h 1 min
309 km.
from $166.24
Train
8 h 20 min
309 km.
from $196.92
Bus
11 h 8 min
310 km.
from $89.43
Bus, Plane
7 h 25 min
310 km.
from $178.42
Train, Plane (Train to Kobe)
8 h 5 min
310 km.
from $215.66
Train, Plane (Train to Kobe)
8 h 16 min
310 km.
from $214.58

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$206.52
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$250.00

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Kobe to Ibaraki
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$119.57

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tsuruga to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$86.96
Train from Nagano to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$32.61
Train from Tsuruga to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$45.65
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.57–$31.52
Train from Ueno to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$44.57

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyoto to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Train from Ishioka to Ueno
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$8.70
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.33
Train from Ishioka to Ueno
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.87

Shinano Railway

Website:
shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Nagano to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$13.04

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Kyoto Station to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$51.09

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
9h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$76.09

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Nagano to Kusatsu
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.11

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:
$1.46

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:
$5.43–$8.15

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:
$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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