How to Travel from
Kusatsu to Nikkō
by Route or Car
Schedule
Kusatsu, Japan → Nikkō, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kusatsu to Nikkō
Composite routes from Kusatsu to Nikkō
Cheapest
2 h 31 min
Car
142 km.
from $7
Other
5 h 43 min
90 km.
from $56.28
8 h 58 min
92 km.
from $74.02
7 h 40 min
Bus, Train
91 km.
from $47.73
Transport providers
Train operators
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashi
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$20.65
Train from Tochigi to Tobu-Nikko
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Shim-Maebashi
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.78
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Kiryu
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.48–$4.78
Tobu Railway
Phone:
03-5962-0102
Website:
tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
Train from Tochigi to Tobu-Nikko
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.78–$7.61
Watarase Keikoku Railway
Train from Kiryu to Ashio
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$7.61
Bus operators
JR Bus Kanto
Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from 草津温泉 to 長野原草津口
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.35–$19.57
Tobu bus
Phone:
03-4405-5370
Website:
tobu-bus.com/en/
Bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Tobu-Nikko
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66
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:
$17.39–$26.09
Nikko Municipal Bus
Website:
city.nikko.lg.jp/kurashi_tetsuzuki/bus_kokyokotsu/4148.html
Bus from 足尾駅前 to 東武日光駅
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$0.82–$8.15
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kusatsu to Nikkō?
The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu to Nikkō is to drive which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 2h 31m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kusatsu to Nikkō?
The fastest way to get from Kusatsu to Nikkō is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $14.13 - $21.74 .
Is there a direct bus between Kusatsu and Nikkō?
No, there is no direct bus from Kusatsu to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
How far is it from Kusatsu to Nikkō?
The distance between Kusatsu and Nikkō is 193 km. The road distance is 142.1 km.
How do I travel from Kusatsu to Nikkō without a car?
The best way to get from Kusatsu to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $20.65 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Kusatsu to Nikkō?
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Kusatsu to Nikkō, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kusatsu to Nikkō bus from?
Kusatsu to Nikkō bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） station.
Train or bus from Kusatsu to Nikkō?
The best way to get from Kusatsu to Nikkō is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs $20.65 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $59.78 and takes 8h 58m.
Where does the Kusatsu to Nikkō bus arrive?
Kusatsu to Nikkō 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 Nikkō?
Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu to Nikkō is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Kusatsu to Nikkō.
Where can I stay near Nikkō?
There are 195+ hotels available in Nikkō. Prices start at $49.78 per night.
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