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Driving from Kobe to Kusatsu

Kusatsu lies 80 km (50 mi) north-east of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 1 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 98 km (61 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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KobeKusatsu
CountryJapanJapan
Population1.5 million143,913
Elevation35 m (115 ft)102 m (335 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Postal codes701-1201–761-4146377-1711–999-8207

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Staying in Kusatsu

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Common questions

How far is Kusatsu from Kobe?

80 km (50 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kobe; by road roughly 98 km (61 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Kusatsu by car?

About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kobe and Kusatsu?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.