How to travel from Akō to Kushiro, Japan
The distance between Akō and Kushiro is around 1,396km (867 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Akō to Kushiro by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kushiro → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kushiro (KUH).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥60,510($440)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥54,210($395)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Tokyo station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr) then take the bus to 釧路駅前.
- Duration24h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost¥45,725($335)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then take the bus to Tsuruga IC then take a ferry to Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal then take the bus to 大谷地バスターミナル and then to 釧路駅前.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥39,840($290)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Kushiro.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,465($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Kushiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Kushiro by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,465 ($185) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥60,510 ($440).
The distance between Akō and Kushiro is around 1,396km (867 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,256km (780 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Akō and Kushiro by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Kushiro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥60,510 ($440).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Kushiro is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,465 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Kushiro. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Kushiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Banshuako, Himeji, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Akō and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 13h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Kushiro is Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Kushiro. Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) (SHB) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Akō to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Kushiro is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥60,510 ($440).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Kushiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 7 similar | 5hrs | ¥60,510($440) | every 20 mins | 1,396km (867 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, Fly | 5hrs | ¥56,675($415) | every 20 mins | 1,597km (992 miles) |
| Train to Tottori, Fly | 5h 35m | ¥55,580($405) | every 20 mins | 1,561km (970 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, Fly | 5h 35m | ¥65,165($475) | every 20 mins | 1,480km (920 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane | 6hrs | ¥57,225($420) | every 20 mins | 1,643km (1,021 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane | 6h 55m | ¥37,920($275) | every 4 hours | 1,473km (915 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 7h 5m | ¥48,050($350) | every 4 hours | 1,485km (923 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 55m | ¥61,195($445) | every 20 mins | 1,603km (996 miles) |
Train | 13h 60m | ¥54,210($395) | every 4 hours | 2,012km (1,250 miles) |
Bus and Train | 24h 40m | ¥45,725($335) | 6 times a week | 2,083km (1,295 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥39,840($290) | once daily | 1,657km (1,029 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥25,465($185) | once daily | 1,559km (969 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akō and Kushiro
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
Bus companies
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Jam Jam Liner
北海道バス
Keifuku Bus
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Kushiro
The following major airports near Kushiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Kushiro
Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Kushiro
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 221km (137 miles) from Kushiro