The distance between Asahikawa and Kushiro is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Asahikawa to Kushiro by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kushiro → Asahikawa if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
Take the bus to フィッシャーマンズワーフmoo.
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There are several options for getting from Asahikawa to Kushiro by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,475 ($40) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,970 ($29).
The distance between Asahikawa and Kushiro is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Asahikawa and Kushiro by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Asahikawa to Kushiro is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥3,970 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Asahikawa and Kushiro, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,475 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Asahikawa and Kushiro. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Asahikawa to Kushiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Asahikawa and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Asahikawa and Kushiro. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Asahikawa and Kushiro with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 35m.
北海道バス run regular bus services between Asahikawa and Kushiro. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Asahikawa to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido). instead which will take 5h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Asahikawa and Kushiro. The distance is around 265km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Asahikawa to Kushiro is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ¥13,005 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 25m | ¥13,005($95) | every 4 hours | 484km (301 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | ¥5,475($40) | once daily | 298km (185 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | ¥3,970($29) | on demand | 265km (165 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kushiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.