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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kusatsu to Hakone

Composite routes from Kusatsu to Hakone

Cheapest
3 h 33 min
Car
243 km.
from $13
Other
4 h 15 min
Bus, Train
158 km.
from $79.62
6 h 39 min
Bus, Train
158 km.
from $33.51
5 h 39 min
158 km.
from $86.89
7 h 3 min
158 km.
from $49.39
7 h 25 min
158 km.
from $69.26

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$45.65
Train from Tōkyō Station to Odawara
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.65–$32.61
Train from Takasaki to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$38.04
Train from Shin-Yokohama to Odawara
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.39–$28.26

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Odawara
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Odawara
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.33
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$8.70
Train from Takasaki to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13
Train from Takasaki to Odawara
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91

Bus operators

Odakyu Highway Bus

Phone:
03-3428-5331
Website:
odakyu-highway.jp/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakone
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.88

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
Bus from 草津温泉バスターミナル to 新横浜駅
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
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 Hakone?

The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu to Hakone is to drive which costs $23.91 - $35.87 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kusatsu to Hakone is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $23.91 - $35.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Kusatsu and Hakone?

No, there is no direct bus from Kusatsu to Hakone. However, there are services departing from 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） and arriving at Hakone Highland Hotel mae via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Kusatsu to Hakone?

The distance between Kusatsu and Hakone is 283 km. The road distance is 231.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kusatsu to Hakone without a car is to bus and train via Karuizawa which takes 4h 15m and costs $42.39 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Kusatsu to Hakone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kusatsu to Hakone bus from?

Kusatsu to Hakone bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） station.

Train, bus or fly from Kusatsu to Hakone?

The best way to get from Kusatsu to Hakone is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 39m and costs $31.52 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $38.04 and takes 7h 3m. There are no good options to train between Kusatsu to Hakone.

Where does the Kusatsu to Hakone bus arrive?

Kusatsu to Hakone 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 Hakone?

Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu to Hakone is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Kusatsu to Hakone.

Where can I stay near Hakone?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Hakone. Prices start at $41.90 per night.
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