How to travel from Kushiro to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Kushiro and Hirosaki is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kushiro to Hirosaki 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 HirosakiKushiro if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Aomori (AOJ).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,230($175)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Shin-Aomori.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Obihiro then take the bus to Minami-Chitose Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Shin-Aomori.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,415($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Hirosaki by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥13,415 ($100) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,230 ($175).

The distance between Kushiro and Hirosaki is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (261 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Kushiro and Hirosaki by train.

The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Hirosaki is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥24,230 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Hirosaki is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥13,415 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Shin-Aomori. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kushiro and Hirosaki. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 5m, 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 Kushiro and Hirosaki. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kushiro and Hirosaki. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and arrive at Aomori (AOJ) - via New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Kushiro to Hirosaki. There is however a flight that goes via New Chitose (CTS). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kushiro to Hirosaki typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and and arrive into Aomori (AOJ).

The closest major airport to Hirosaki is Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki. Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) (ONJ) 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 Kushiro to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Shin-Aomori. instead which will take 8h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around ¥23,275 ($170).

How do I get from Kushiro to Hirosaki

Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Hirosaki

Transport options from Kushiro to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 15m
¥24,230($175)
hourly500km (311 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
¥54,760($400)
every 20 mins1,524km (947 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
¥25,465($185)
every 4 hours578km (359 miles)
Train to Abashiri, Fly5h 55m
¥28,610($210)
5 times a day695km (432 miles)
Train
8h 5m
¥23,275($170)
every 4 hours739km (459 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 55m
¥23,275($170)
every 4 hours729km (453 miles)
Bus and Train12h 5m
¥18,480($135)
4 times a day715km (444 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 50m
¥13,415($100)
twice daily759km (472 miles)

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Airports near Hirosaki

The following major airports near Hirosaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki
ONJ
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Hirosaki
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
263km (163 miles) from Hirosaki