How to travel from Kurashiki to Obihiro, Japan
The distance between Kurashiki and Obihiro is around 1,323km (822 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 Kurashiki to Obihiro 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 Obihiro → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Obihiro (OBO).
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Obihiro.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥48,875($355)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nagoya then take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to 大谷地バスターミナル and then to 帯広駅バスターミナル.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥28,340($205)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Himeji then take the bus to Tokyo station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose then take the bus to Obihiro Station Bus Terminal.
- Duration20h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥46,270($340)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Obihiro.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,640($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Obihiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Obihiro by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥24,640 ($180) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,170 ($235).
The distance between Kurashiki and Obihiro is around 1,323km (822 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,234km (767 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Kurashiki and Obihiro by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Obihiro is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥32,170 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Obihiro is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥24,640 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Obihiro. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Obihiro. 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 3 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kurashiki and Obihiro. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 12h 30m, 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 Kurashiki and Obihiro. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Obihiro (OBO). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kurashiki and Obihiro. Flights depart from Okayama (OKJ) and arrive at Obihiro (OBO) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Kurashiki to Obihiro. 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 Kurashiki to Obihiro typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Okayama (OKJ) and and arrive into Obihiro (OBO).
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 Kurashiki to Obihiro. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Obihiro (OBO). instead which will take 4h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Obihiro is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥32,170 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Obihiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 5m | ¥32,170($235) | 5 times a day | 1,451km (902 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 35m | ¥34,770($255) | 5 times a day | 1,323km (822 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Kobe, plane | 5h 15m | ¥35,185($255) | every 2 hours | 1,397km (868 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | ¥32,995($240) | every 4 hours | 1,503km (934 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 5h 40m | ¥38,740($285) | every 2 hours | 1,410km (876 miles) |
Train | 12h 30m | ¥48,875($355) | every 3 hours | 1,939km (1,205 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 2h | ¥28,340($205) | 3 times a week | 1,967km (1,222 miles) |
Train and Bus | 20h 15m | ¥46,270($340) | once daily | 1,926km (1,197 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥24,640($180) | once daily | 1,513km (940 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kurashiki and Obihiro
Bus companies
Jam Jam Liner
Hokuto Kotsu
Obiun Kanko
Ryobi Express
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Train operators
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Taiheiyo ferry
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