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- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- zł 341
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- zł 341
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 8 h
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 8 h 20 m
- Buses on Nov 04
- 2
- Distance
- 352 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tokyo to Kusatsu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tokyo to Kusatsu will cost around zł 341 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł 341.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 2 buses from Tokyo to Kusatsu, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 8 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 8 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ユタカライナー夜行【関西－関東】10:00 PM 8h00 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku 6:00 AM Kusatsu zł 341 1 One-way 0 transfers- ユタカライナー夜行【関西－関東】
9:20 PM 8h40 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal 6:00 AM Kusatsu zł 341 1 One-way 0 transfers
- ユタカライナー夜行【関西－関東】
10:00 PM 8h00 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku 6:00 AM Kusatsu zł 341 1 One-way 0 transfers - ユタカライナー夜行【関西－関東】
9:20 PM 8h40 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal 6:00 AM Kusatsu zł 341 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Overview: Bus from Tokyo to Kusatsu
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Buses from Tokyo to Kusatsu run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł 63 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 21:50, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 218 miles (352 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 218 miles (352 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price zł 63 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 9:50 PM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Frequently asked questions about your Tokyo to Kusatsu trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Tokyo to Kusatsu.
Tokyo to Kusatsu Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price zł 267 |
Operator Yutaka Kotsu | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł 341 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 259 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 329 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 259 |
Operator Yutaka Kotsu | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł 341 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 239 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 310 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 225 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 239 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł 310 |
Live departures
Tokyo to Kusatsu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kusatsu buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 96608 | 9:40 PM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 9h00 | 6:40 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 102987 | 10:00 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 9h20 | 7:20 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 102001 | 10:30 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 7h55 | 6:25 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit G2 Platform | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96605 | 10:35 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 8h25 | 7:00 AM Gion Shijo Eki | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96608 | 10:40 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 8h00 | 6:40 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96613 | 11:05 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 8h45 | 7:50 AM Kyoto, Station Hachijo Exit East | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
| ユタカライナー夜行【関西－関東】 | 9:20 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 8h40 | 6:00 AM Kusatsu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bus providers: Willer Express, Yutaka Kotsu from Tokyo to KusatsuYou can travel by bus between Tokyo to Kusatsu with Willer Express, Yutaka Kotsu for as low as zł 63. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tokyo to Kusatsu
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