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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Niigata to Kusatsu

Composite routes from Niigata to Kusatsu

Cheapest
5 h 36 min
Car
539 km.
from $29
Other
5 h 42 min
418 km.
from $172.98
9 h 54 min
Bus, Train
418 km.
from $123.98
9 h 56 min
Bus, Train
418 km.
from $5.43
8 h 31 min
415 km.
from $187.66
4 h 56 min
Train, Plane
418 km.
from $135.60
5 h 5 min
Train, Plane
418 km.
from $181.90
5 h 35 min
Train, Plane
418 km.
from $191.58

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Niigata Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$217.39
Plane from Niigata Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$184.78

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Niigata Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$250.00

Blue Panorama Airlines

Website:
blue-panorama.com/index.html
Plane from Niigata Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$22.83–$260.87

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Niigata Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$184.78

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Niigata Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$250.00

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.19–$62.25
Train from Niigata to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.09–$76.09
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$28.26–$43.48
Train from Nagoya Station to Maibara
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.57–$31.52
Train from Jōetsumyōkō to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.00–$39.13
Train from Toyama to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.96–$54.35

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$26.68
Train from Nagoya Station to Maibara
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13
Train from Tsuruga to Maibara
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57
Train from Maibara to Kusatsu(Shiga)
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57
Train from Kyoto to Kusatsu(Shiga)
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.24–$16.30

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Maibara to Ritto
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Tsuruga to Maibara
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Train from Maibara to Kusatsu(Shiga)
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Kyoto to Kusatsu(Shiga)
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
050-3772-3910
Website:
jr-central.co.jp/
Train from Nagoya Station to Maibara
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

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:
$7.62–$10.16
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57
Train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.92–$1.85

Bus operators

Meitetsu Bus

Phone:
052-582-5151
Website:
meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english
Bus from Kanazawa Station East Gate BT to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$36.96
Bus from Niigata Station to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$65.22

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Toppara to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$59.78
Bus from Kanazawa Station East Gate BT to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$36.96

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Toppara to Obuse
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.01
Bus from Obuse to Kusatsu
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.01

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kusatsu?

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Kusatsu is to drive which costs $22.83 - $33.70 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Niigata and Kusatsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Toppara and arriving at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal via Obuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Niigata to Kusatsu?

The distance between Niigata and Kusatsu is 276 km. The road distance is 213.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Niigata to Kusatsu without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $48.91 - $103.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Niigata to Kusatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niigata to Kusatsu bus from?

Niigata to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Toppara station.

Train or bus from Niigata to Kusatsu?

The best way to get from Niigata to Kusatsu is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $48.91 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $46.22 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Niigata to Kusatsu bus arrive?

Niigata to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Obuse station.

Can I drive from Niigata to Kusatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Kusatsu is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Niigata 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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