How to travel from Kōchi to Kushiro, Japan
The distance between Kōchi and Kushiro is around 1,556km (967 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kōchi to Kushiro by plane, bus, train, 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 → Kōchi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Kushiro (KUH).
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥29,160($215)
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Okayama, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration16hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥64,345($470)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Buster Shinjuku then take the train 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 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥45,450($330)
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 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,570($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōchi and Kushiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kōchi to Kushiro by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥29,160 ($215) and will take around 4h 5m.
The distance between Kōchi and Kushiro is around 1,556km (967 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,409km (876 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Kōchi and Kushiro by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kōchi to Kushiro is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥29,160 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Kōchi and Kushiro is to fly which will typically cost around ¥29,160 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōchi and Kushiro. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kōchi to Kushiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 16hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōchi and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 16hrs, 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 Kōchi and Kushiro. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kōchi and Kushiro. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and arrive at Kushiro (KUH) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Kōchi to Kushiro. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kōchi to Kushiro typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) 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 Kōchi to Kushiro. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōchi to Kushiro is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥29,160 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kōchi and Kushiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 5m | ¥29,160($215) | every 20 mins | 1,556km (967 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 25m | ¥53,940($395) | every 4 hours | 1,626km (1,011 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 55m | ¥45,450($330) | every 20 mins | 1,645km (1,022 miles) |
| Fly to Memambetsu (MMB), Train | 7h 5m | ¥47,230($345) | 5 times a day | 1,806km (1,122 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 40m | ¥57,770($420) | 6 times a week | 1,744km (1,084 miles) |
Train | 16hrs | ¥64,345($470) | every 4 hours | 2,229km (1,385 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥45,450($330) | once daily | 2,163km (1,344 miles) |
| Bus to JR Namba, train | 1 day 3h | ¥53,255($390) | once daily | 2,169km (1,348 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥29,570($215) | once daily | 1,763km (1,096 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kōchi and Kushiro
Bus companies
JR Shikoku Bus
East Hokkaido Express Bus
JR Bus Kanto
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
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