How to Travel from
Kusatsu to Takayama
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Kusatsu, Japan → Takayama, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kusatsu to Takayama
Composite routes from Kusatsu to Takayama
Cheapest
3 h 13 min
Car
177 km.
from $9
Other
6 h 34 min
Bus, Train
131 km.
from $92.66
9 h 12 min
Bus, Train
131 km.
from $67.66
10 h 50 min
132 km.
from $86.46
Route Navigator Kusatsu - Takayama
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48 м
48 м
Turn left onto 草津街道
草津街道, 239 м
239 м
Turn left onto 草津道路
草津道路, 205 м
205 м
Keep left onto 草津温泉門
草津温泉門, 115 м
115 м
Turn slight left onto 草津道路
草津道路, 3 km 425 м
3 km 425 м
Turn right
165 м
165 м
Keep right
240 м
240 м
Continue onto 草津嬬恋線
草津嬬恋線, 4 km 303 м
4 km 303 м
Turn right
3 km 918 м
3 km 918 м
Turn right onto 草津嬬恋線
草津嬬恋線, 2 km 801 м
2 km 801 м
Turn right onto 草津嬬恋線
草津嬬恋線, 234 м
234 м
Turn right onto 長野街道
長野街道, 26 km 874 м
26 km 874 м
Turn left onto 国道144号
国道144号, 273 м
273 м
Turn left onto 国道144号
国道144号, 242 м
242 м
Turn left onto 真田東部線
真田東部線, 331 м
331 м
Keep right
2 km 150 м
2 km 150 м
Turn slight left onto 国道144号
国道144号, 83 м
83 м
Turn left onto 矢沢真田線
矢沢真田線, 452 м
452 м
Keep left
163 м
163 м
Turn right
4 м
4 м
Turn left onto 矢沢真田線
矢沢真田線, 4 km 738 м
4 km 738 м
Turn left onto 下原大屋停車場線
下原大屋停車場線, 5 km 425 м
5 km 425 м
Continue onto 国道152号
国道152号, 459 м
459 м
Turn right onto 国道152号
国道152号, 4 km 45 м
4 km 45 м
Turn right onto 国道152号
国道152号, 2 km 901 м
2 km 901 м
Turn right onto 荻窪丸子線
荻窪丸子線, 1 km 550 м
1 km 550 м
Turn left onto 荻窪丸子線
荻窪丸子線, 3 km 910 м
3 km 910 м
Turn right onto 国道254号
国道254号, 31 km 200 м
31 km 200 м
Turn sharp left onto 松本環状高家線
松本環状高家線, 3 km 573 м
3 km 573 м
Continue
4 km 656 м
4 km 656 м
Turn left onto 松本環状高家線
松本環状高家線, 180 м
180 м
Turn right
452 м
452 м
Turn right
104 м
104 м
Turn right onto 国道158号
国道158号, 37 km 626 м
37 km 626 м
Continue onto 中部縦貫自動車道（安房峠道路）
中部縦貫自動車道（安房峠道路）, 6 km 503 м
6 km 503 м
Keep left
133 м
133 м
Turn slight left onto 国道158号
国道158号, 5 km 445 м
5 km 445 м
Keep right
493 м
493 м
Turn slight right
1 km 522 м
1 km 522 м
Turn right onto 国道158号
国道158号, 190 м
190 м
Keep right
1 km 245 м
1 km 245 м
Turn slight right onto 国道158号
国道158号, 19 km 805 м
19 km 805 м
Turn left onto 国道158号
国道158号, 7 km 505 м
7 km 505 м
Turn left onto 国道158号
国道158号, 473 м
473 м
Turn right onto 国道158号
国道158号, 435 м
435 м
Turn left
1 km 555 м
1 km 555 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Karuizawa to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Toyama to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kawanakajima to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.15
Shinano Railway
Website:
shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Karuizawa to Kawanakajima
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.78–$11.96
Bus operators
ALPICO Kotsu
Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$42.39
Nouhi Bus
Phone:
0577-32-1688
Website:
nouhibus.co.jp/english/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$46.74
Tokyu Bus
Phone:
03-6412-0190
Website:
tokyubus.co.jp/
Bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.46
Seibu bus
Website:
seibubus.co.jp
Bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.15
Kusakaru Kotsu
Website:
kkkg.co.jp/
Bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$17.39
Express bus - Gunma Prefecture
Website:
busnet-gunma.jp/
Bus from 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） to バスタ新宿（３Ｆおりば）
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kusatsu to Takayama?
The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu to Takayama is to drive which costs $18.48 - $28.26 and takes 2h 52m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kusatsu to Takayama?
The fastest way to get from Kusatsu to Takayama is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $18.48 - $28.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Kusatsu and Takayama?
No, there is no direct bus from Kusatsu to Takayama. However, there are services departing from 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
How far is it from Kusatsu to Takayama?
The distance between Kusatsu and Takayama is 381 km. The road distance is 181.1 km.
How do I travel from Kusatsu to Takayama without a car?
The best way to get from Kusatsu to Takayama without a car is to bus and train via Toyama which takes 6h 34m and costs $59.78 - $108.70 .
How long does it take to get from Kusatsu to Takayama?
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Kusatsu to Takayama, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kusatsu to Takayama bus from?
Kusatsu to Takayama bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） station.
Where does the Kusatsu to Takayama bus arrive?
Kusatsu to Takayama bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at バスタ新宿（３Ｆおりば） station.
Can I drive from Kusatsu to Takayama?
Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu to Takayama is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Kusatsu to Takayama.
Where can I stay near Takayama?
There are 269+ hotels available in Takayama. Prices start at $39.93 per night.
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