How to Travel from
Kusatsu to Yamagata
by Route or Car
Schedule
Kusatsu, Japan → Yamagata, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kusatsu to Yamagata
Composite routes from Kusatsu to Yamagata
Cheapest
4 h 58 min
Car
410 km.
from $22
Other
5 h 52 min
Bus, Train
236 km.
from $114.40
11 h 39 min
237 km.
from $81.03
6 h 33 min
236 km.
from $149.09
8 h 25 min
236 km.
from $112.39
6 h 51 min
Bus, Train
236 km.
from $147.18
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$315.22
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Karuizawa to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$40.22
Train from Ōmiya to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.17–$76.09
Train from Utsunomiya to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$65.22
Train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$45.65
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:
$14.13–$21.74
Train from Naganoharakusatsuguchi to Omiya(Saitama)
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96
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–$8.15
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Oyama(Tochigi)
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96
Bus operators
Keio Dentetsu Bus
Phone:
042-352-3713
Website:
keio-bus.com/index.html
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$30.43
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Phone:
+81 27-287-4000
Website:
ncb.jp/
Bus from 新前橋駅 to 仙台駅東口
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$50.00
Yamako Bus
Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61
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 Yamagata?
The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu to Yamagata is to drive which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 4h 58m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kusatsu to Yamagata?
The fastest way to get from Kusatsu to Yamagata is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Kusatsu and Yamagata?
No, there is no direct bus from Kusatsu to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from 草津温泉ｂｔ（Ｊｒバス関東） and arriving at Yamagata Kencho-mae via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
How far is it from Kusatsu to Yamagata?
The distance between Kusatsu and Yamagata is 475 km. The road distance is 411.2 km.
How do I travel from Kusatsu to Yamagata without a car?
The best way to get from Kusatsu to Yamagata without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 52m and costs $76.09 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Kusatsu to Yamagata?
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kusatsu to Yamagata, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kusatsu to Yamagata bus from?
Kusatsu to Yamagata 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 Yamagata?
The best way to get from Kusatsu to Yamagata is to bus which takes 11h 39m and costs $48.91 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $81.52 - $141.30 and takes 6h 33m.
Where does the Kusatsu to Yamagata bus arrive?
Kusatsu to Yamagata 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 Yamagata?
Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu to Yamagata is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Kusatsu to Yamagata.
Where can I stay near Yamagata?
There are 116+ hotels available in Yamagata. Prices start at $21.63 per night.
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