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Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
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 $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 1 buses that leave Tokyo for Kusatsu on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 352 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.
1:50 PM7h30Tokyo9:20 PMKusatsu$691One-way0 transfers
- 1:50 PM7h30Tokyo9:20 PMKusatsu$691One-way0 transfers
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Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Tokyo to Kusatsu
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Kusatsu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tokyo to Kusatsu:
A flight is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tokyo to Kusatsu costing on average $75 (€61).
A flight is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tokyo to Kusatsu costing on average $98 (€80).
Other travel options to Kusatsu take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
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, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Live departures
Tokyo to Kusatsu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kusatsu buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:50 PM Tokyo | 7h30 | 9:20 PM Kusatsu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tokyo to Kusatsu
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Buses from Tokyo to Kusatsu run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€39) but you can travel from only $46 (€38) by flight.
There are 2 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 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€39) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 9:50 PM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Tokyo to Kusatsu
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