Day trip from Osaka to Kusatsu
Kusatsu lies 56 km (35 mi) north-east of Osaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 56 km (35 mi) apart, Kusatsu is a realistic day trip from Osaka: about 54 min each way by road.
| Osaka | Kusatsu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.8 million | 143,913 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Postal codes | 017-0292–981-1596 | 377-1711–999-8207 |
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Staying in Kusatsu
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Common questions
How far is Kusatsu from Osaka?
56 km (35 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Osaka; by road roughly 68 km (42 mi).
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Kusatsu by road?
About 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Osaka 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.