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 335.1 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 335 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Ueda to Kusatsu.

Where can I stay near Kusatsu?

There are 3077+ 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 Tsuruga
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Maibara
3. Take the train from Maibara to Kusatsu(Shiga)
5h 1m
¥13,527–22,787
Drive 335.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ueda to Kusatsu335.1 km
4h 58m
¥5,694–8,224
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ueda Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gateChikumagawa 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 Station
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)HND - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
5h 41m
¥20,633–45,581
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nagoya
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibara
3. Take the train from Maibara to Kusatsu(Shiga)
5h 56m
¥11,467–17,343
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueda(Nagano) to Shinonoi
2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumoto
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)MMJ - UKB
4. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōto
5. Take the train from Kyōto to Kusatsu(Shiga)
5h 31m
¥20,577–41,483
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō Station
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōto
5h 45m
¥21,933–36,441
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō Station
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
6h 2m
¥27,583–44,481

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥11,495Cheapest 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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