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

The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu to Machida is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kusatsu to Machida is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥11000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct train between Kusatsu and Machida?

No, there is no direct train from Kusatsu to Machida. However, there are services departing from Kusatsu(Shiga) and arriving at Machida via Kyōto and Shin-Yokohama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Kusatsu to Machida?

The distance between Kusatsu and Machida is 490 km. The road distance is 403.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kusatsu to Machida without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥11000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kusatsu to Machida, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kusatsu to Machida train from?

Kusatsu to Machida train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kusatsu to Machida?

The best way to get from Kusatsu to Machida is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥11000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Kusatsu to Machida train arrive?

Kusatsu to Machida train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Kusatsu to Machida?

Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu to Machida is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kusatsu to Machida.

Where can I stay near Machida?

There are 778+ hotels available in Machida.

Kusatsu to Machida - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Kusatsu to Machida by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-YokohamaNozomi
3h 11m
¥11,727–17,846
Drive 403.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kusatsu to Machida403.7 km
4h 23m
¥6,825–9,858
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to JR Hachioji Station North GateTwinkle
8h 21m
¥8,267–12,926
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Minami Kusatsu Station to Yokohama
6h 27m
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Maibara
2. Take the train from Maibara to Odawara
3. Take the train from Odawara to Machida
5h 31m
¥10,521–15,823
Train, train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Kyōto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
3. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
4. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Machida
4h 39m
¥16,457–41,696
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Kyōto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
4. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Machida
4h 43m
¥16,727–37,406
Train, train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport
1. Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Kyōto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Station
3. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)ITM - NRT
4. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Station
5. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Yokohama
6. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Machida
5h 40m
¥27,757–57,496
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Kyōto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Station
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)NGO - HND
4. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Machida
5h 26m
¥22,377–38,446
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Shinagawa
6h 11m
¥25,127–66,606

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

203Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥11,627Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.5 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Kusatsu, Japan and Machida, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kyōto to Shin-Yokohama every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥10,000–15,000 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station to JR Hachioji Station North Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–10,000 and the journey takes 6h 27m.

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