How to travel from Fukushima to Kushiro, Japan
The distance between Fukushima and Kushiro is around 837km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Fukushima to Kushiro by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kushiro → Fukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Koriyama(Fukushima), Fly
Take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Kushiro (KUH).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost¥41,615($305)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥31,485($230)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirosedori and then to Morioka then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran then take the bus to 大谷地バスターミナル and then to 釧路駅前.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥26,010($190)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to 大谷地バスターミナル and then to 帯広駅前 then take the train to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration22h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,600($185)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Kushiro.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥18,345($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Kushiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Kushiro by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,345 ($135) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥41,615 ($305).
The distance between Fukushima and Kushiro is around 837km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Fukushima and Kushiro by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Kushiro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥41,615 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Kushiro is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,345 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Kushiro. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Kushiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fukushima and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 15m, 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 Fukushima and Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Fukushima to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Kushiro is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥54,075 ($395).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fukushima and Kushiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Koriyama(Fukushima), Fly + 4 similar | 3h 50m | ¥41,615($305) | every 20 mins | 927km (576 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 55m | ¥54,075($395) | every 20 mins | 837km (520 miles) |
| Train to Ueno, Fly | 4h 25m | ¥32,170($235) | every 20 mins | 1,212km (753 miles) |
| Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 5h 40m | ¥32,855($240) | every 4 hours | 914km (568 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | ¥42,575($310) | 6 times a week | 1,018km (632 miles) |
Train | 9h 15m | ¥31,485($230) | every 4 hours | 1,124km (698 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 50m | ¥26,010($190) | 4 times a day | 1,162km (722 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 22h 15m | ¥25,600($185) | once daily | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 40m | ¥18,345($135) | twice daily | 1,088km (676 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fukushima and Kushiro
Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Taiheiyo ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Bus companies
East Hokkaido Express Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Donan Bus
北海道バス
Train operators
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