How to travel from Koyasan to Obihiro, Japan
The distance between Koyasan and Obihiro is around 1,304km (810 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Koyasan to Obihiro by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Obihiro → Koyasan if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Obihiro (OBO).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥38,740($285)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Osaka, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Obihiro.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥68,315($500)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kosoku Kyotanabe and then to Tokyo then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose then take the bus to Obihiro Station Bus Terminal.
- Duration19h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost¥43,810($320)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Obihiro.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Obihiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Obihiro by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥24,230 ($175) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,740 ($285).
The distance between Koyasan and Obihiro is around 1,304km (810 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,171km (728 miles)
It takes around 12h 50m to get from Koyasan and Obihiro by train.
The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Obihiro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ¥38,740 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Obihiro is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥24,230 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Koyasan and Obihiro. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Obihiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hineno, Shin-Osaka, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Koyasan and Obihiro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 12h 50m, 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 Koyasan and Obihiro. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Obihiro (OBO). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Obihiro. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Obihiro (OBO). instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Obihiro is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO) (OBO) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Obihiro. Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) 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 Koyasan to Obihiro. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Obihiro. instead which will take 12h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Obihiro is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 50m and will usually cost around ¥68,315 ($500).
Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Obihiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 20m | ¥38,740($285) | every 4 hours | 1,369km (851 miles) |
| Train to Shinimamiya, Fly | 6h 40m | ¥42,030($305) | every 4 hours | 1,421km (883 miles) |
| Train to Namba(Nankai), plane | 6h 50m | ¥34,500($250) | every 2 hours | 1,304km (810 miles) |
| Train to Shinimamiya, plane | 7h 15m | ¥32,310($235) | every 2 hours | 1,357km (843 miles) |
| Train to Shinimamiya, plane | 7h 60m | ¥29,435($215) | every 2 hours | 1,444km (897 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 12h 50m | ¥68,315($500) | every 3 hours | 1,864km (1,159 miles) |
| Train via Osaka | 18h 35m | ¥48,735($355) | once daily | 1,897km (1,179 miles) |
Bus and Train | 19h 50m | ¥43,810($320) | twice a week | 1,808km (1,123 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥24,230($175) | once daily | 1,480km (920 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Koyasan and Obihiro
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Keihan Bus
Nankai Bus
Hokuto Kotsu
Obiun Kanko
Train operators
Airports near Obihiro
The following major airports near Obihiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Obihiro
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Obihiro
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Obihiro