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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Yamagata to Kusatsu

Composite routes from Yamagata to Kusatsu

Cheapest
5 h 14 min
Car
361 km.
from $19
Other
5 h 47 min
Train, Bus
237 km.
from $145.79
10 h 37 min
237 km.
from $95.32
6 h 59 min
Plane, Train, Bus
237 km.
from $205.11
6 h 29 min
237 km.
from $146.67
8 h 40 min
236 km.
from $112.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
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 Yamagata to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.17–$76.09
Train from Ōmiya to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$40.22
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$45.65
Train from Ōmiya to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.65–$32.61
Train from Yamagata to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$65.22

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Ōmiya to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$21.74

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ōmiya to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.33
Train from Takasaki to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$8.70
Train from Oyama(Tochigi) to Shim-Maebashi
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Naganoharakusatsuguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15

Bus operators

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Niigata-eki to Obuse
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.11
Bus from Obuse to Kusatsu
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.11

Yamako Bus

Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65

Tokyu Bus

Phone:
03-6412-0190
Website:
tokyubus.co.jp/
Bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.46

Seibu bus

Website:
seibubus.co.jp
Bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15

Kusakaru Kotsu

Website:
kkkg.co.jp/
Bus from 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） to 草津温泉
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$16.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Kusatsu is to drive which costs $43.48 - $65.22 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata and Kusatsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from 鉄砲町 and arriving at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal via Niigata-eki and Obuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Yamagata to Kusatsu?

The distance between Yamagata and Kusatsu is 473 km. The road distance is 411.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamagata to Kusatsu without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $76.09 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Yamagata to Kusatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Kusatsu bus from?

Yamagata to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from 鉄砲町 station.

Train or bus from Yamagata to Kusatsu?

The best way to get from Yamagata to Kusatsu is to bus which takes 10h 37m and costs $61.96 - $66.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70.65 - $152.17 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Yamagata to Kusatsu bus arrive?

Yamagata to Kusatsu bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at 新潟駅前 station.

Can I drive from Yamagata to Kusatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Kusatsu is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Yamagata 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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