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Cheapest price on Sep 20
$69
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$69
Fastest journey on Sep 20
7 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
7 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 20
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.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 buses from Tokyo to Kusatsu, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 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, Sep 20 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $387.
Distance: 218 miles (352 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $387 Average price | $97 Average price | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tokyo to Kusatsu:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tokyo to Kusatsu costing on average $97 (€79).
A bus is $321 (€263) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tokyo to Kusatsu costing on average $387 (€316).
Other travel options to Kusatsu take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€53) compared to roughly $130 (€106) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€53). The journey takes 8h 0m versus 5h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility 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, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Live departures
Tokyo to Kusatsu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kusatsu buses for today, Saturday, September 19. 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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Overview: Bus from Tokyo to Kusatsu
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Buses from Tokyo to Kusatsu run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) if you book in advance.
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 8h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 9:50 PM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Bus from Tokyo to Kusatsu
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