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

The cheapest way to get from Kusatsu to Ueda is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kusatsu to Ueda is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥14000 - ¥24000.

Is there a direct train between Kusatsu and Ueda?

No, there is no direct train from Kusatsu to Ueda. However, there are services departing from Kusatsu(Shiga) and arriving at Ueda via Kyōto, Tsuruga and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Kusatsu to Ueda?

The distance between Kusatsu and Ueda is 508 km. The road distance is 334.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kusatsu to Ueda without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥14000 - ¥24000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kusatsu to Ueda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kusatsu to Ueda train from?

Kusatsu to Ueda train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kusatsu to Ueda?

The best way to get from Kusatsu to Ueda is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥14000 - ¥24000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Kusatsu to Ueda train arrive?

Kusatsu to Ueda train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Kusatsu to Ueda?

Yes, the driving distance between Kusatsu to Ueda is 335 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Kusatsu to Ueda.

Where can I stay near Ueda?

There are 325+ hotels available in Ueda.

Kusatsu to Ueda - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kusatsu to Ueda 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 TsurugaThunderbird
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to NaganoKagayaki / ...
4h 54m
¥14,097–23,376
Drive 334.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kusatsu to Ueda334.7 km
4h 59m
¥5,686–8,214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station to Nagano Station
9h 30m
¥6,597–14,176
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Ueda StationChikumagawa Liner
9h 34m
¥6,397–13,376
Train via Nagahama
1. Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Maibara
2. Take the train from Maibara to Tsuruga
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ueda
5h 44m
¥13,321–19,923
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda
5h 46m
¥21,617–48,746
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)UKB - MMJ
4. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinonoi
5. Take the train from Shinonoi to Ueda(Nagano)
5h 42m
¥20,557–41,466
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Station
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda
5h 51m
¥21,887–36,456
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Nagoya Station
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)NGO - HND
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda
6h 34m
¥27,537–44,496
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 Ueno
4. Take the train from Ueno to Ueda
6h 50m
¥25,497–70,436

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

203Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥11,495Cheapest Price

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Distance: 508.1 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Ueda via Kyōto, Tsuruga, and Nagano in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Kyoto Station to Nagano Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–8,000 and the journey takes 7h 32m.

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