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 - ¥9000 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 - ¥9000.

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 Minamikusatsu via Tokyo and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Ueda to Kusatsu?

The distance between Ueda and Kusatsu is 686 km. The road distance is 342 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 via Tokyo which takes 4h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueda station.

Train or bus from Ueda to Kusatsu?

The best way to get from Ueda to Kusatsu is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Ueda to Kusatsu train arrive?

Ueda to Kusatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Ueda to Kusatsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Kusatsu is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Ueda to Kusatsu.

Where can I stay near Kusatsu?

There are 3661+ hotels available in Kusatsu.

Ueda to Kusatsu - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ueda to Kusatsu 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 via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō Stationtrain Asama
2. Take the train from Tokyo to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 48m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Naganodo Koshoku IC to Kyoto Stationbus
9h 28m
¥4,499–13,566
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ueda Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Chikumagawa Liner
8h 35m
¥5,000–11,000
Drive 342 km
1. Drive from Ueda to Kusatsucar 342 km
4h 58m
¥5,946–8,588
Train
1. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nagoyatrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain
3. Take the train from Maibara to Kusatsu(Shiga)train
6h 26m
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 46m
¥16,475–23,822
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 Sannomiya to Kyōtotrain
6h 11m
Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Kyōtotrain
5h 49m
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 to Kyototrain
6h 6m

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥10,054Cheapest Price

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Distance: 686 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Ueda to Minamikusatsu via Tokyo, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Naganodo Koshoku IC to Kyoto Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–13,000 and the journey takes 7h 21m.

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