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

The cheapest way to get from Ueda to Kusatsu is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueda to Kusatsu is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct train between Ueda and Kusatsu?

No, there is no direct train from Ueda to Kusatsu. However, there are services departing from Ueda and arriving at Kusatsu(Shiga) via Nagano, Tsuruga and Maibara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Ueda to Kusatsu?

The distance between Ueda and Kusatsu is 483 km. The road distance is 337.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueda to Kusatsu without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Ueda to Kusatsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Kusatsu train from?

Ueda to Kusatsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Nagano station.

Where does the Ueda to Kusatsu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ueda to Kusatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Kusatsu is 338 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Ueda to Kusatsu.

Where can I stay near Kusatsu?

There are 3062+ hotels available in Kusatsu.

Ueda to Kusatsu - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Ueda to Kusatsu by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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 Nagano to Tsurugatrain
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Maibaratrain
3. Take the train from Maibara to Kusatsu(Shiga)train
5h 1m
¥13,527–22,787
Drive 337.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ueda to Kusatsucar 337.6 km
4h 58m
¥5,812–8,395
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ueda Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Chikumagawa Liner
8h 39m
¥6,400–13,400
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
5h 41m
¥20,633–44,581
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nagoyatrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
3. Take the train from Maibara to Kusatsu(Shiga)train
5h 56m
¥11,467–17,343
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueda(Nagano) to Shinonoitrain
2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
4. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
5. Take the train from Kyōto to Kusatsu(Shiga)train
5h 31m
¥20,577–40,483
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
5h 45m
¥21,933–35,441
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
6h 2m
¥25,583–44,481

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

¥11,441Cheapest Price

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Distance: 482.8 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Ueda to Kusatsu(Shiga) via Nagano, Tsuruga, and Maibara in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Ueda Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–11,000 and the journey takes 8h 9m.

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