How to travel from Beppu to Kushiro, Japan
The distance between Beppu and Kushiro is around 1,753km (1,089 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Beppu to Kushiro by plane, train, 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 → Beppu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Oita (OIT) to Kushiro (KUH).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥54,350($395)
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Kokura, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥63,795($465)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kyōto then take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to 札幌駅前［北４条西１丁目］ and then to 釧路駅前.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥51,885($380)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Kushiro.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥31,625($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Kushiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Beppu to Kushiro by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥31,625 ($230) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥54,350 ($395).
The distance between Beppu and Kushiro is around 1,753km (1,089 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,557km (968 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Beppu and Kushiro by plane.
The quickest way to get from Beppu to Kushiro is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥54,350 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Kushiro is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥31,625 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Kushiro. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Kushiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 16h 20m, 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 Beppu and Kushiro. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Beppu and Kushiro. Flights depart from Oita (OIT) and arrive at Kushiro (KUH) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Beppu to Kushiro. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Beppu to Kushiro typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Oita (OIT) and and arrive into Kushiro (KUH).
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 Beppu to Kushiro. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Kushiro is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥54,350 ($395).
Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Kushiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 40m | ¥54,350($395) | every 20 mins | 1,753km (1,089 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | ¥46,955($345) | every 20 mins | 1,876km (1,166 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, plane | 5h 30m | ¥76,255($555) | every 20 mins | 1,823km (1,133 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 60m | ¥44,630($325) | every 4 hours | 1,824km (1,133 miles) |
| Train to Higoozu, Fly | 6h 50m | ¥54,075($395) | twice daily | 1,954km (1,214 miles) |
Train | 16h 20m | ¥63,795($465) | every 4 hours | 2,505km (1,556 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | ¥51,885($380) | once daily | 2,560km (1,591 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 4h | ¥52,570($385) | once daily | 2,500km (1,554 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥31,625($230) | once daily | 2,069km (1,286 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Beppu and Kushiro
Airlines
AIRDO
Star Flyer
Solaseed Air
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bocho Kotsu
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
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