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Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£51
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£51
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
7 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
7 h 30 m
Buses on 20 Sept
1
Distance
352 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tokyo to Kusatsu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tokyo to Kusatsu will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £51.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 1 buses from Tokyo to Kusatsu, including 1 direct services.
These 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 .
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.
13:507h30Tokyo21:20Kusatsu£511One-way0 changes
- 13:507h30Tokyo21:20Kusatsu£511One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 352 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£41 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price | £72 Average Price | £96 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m 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 coach is £2 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tokyo to Kusatsu costing on average £43.
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tokyo to Kusatsu costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Kusatsu take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 33m.
Coach takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around £41 compared to roughly £96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £55. The journey takes 7h 30m 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.
Live departures
Tokyo to Kusatsu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Kusatsu coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:50 Tokyo | 7h30 | 21:20 Kusatsu | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 £33 but you can travel from only £31 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 21:50, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 352 km distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 352 km |
Average bus duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 21:50 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Tokyo to Kusatsu coach
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