How to travel from Kushiro to Kudamatsu, Japan
The distance between Kushiro and Kudamatsu is around 1,643km (1,021 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kushiro to Kudamatsu by plane, train, 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 Kudamatsu → Kushiro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Ube (UBJ), Train
Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical cost¥37,645($275)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Tokuyama.
- Duration15hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥57,770($420)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Tokuyama-eki.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥49,560($360)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Kudamatsu.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,705($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Kudamatsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Kudamatsu by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥29,705 ($215) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,645 ($275).
The distance between Kushiro and Kudamatsu is around 1,643km (1,021 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,474km (916 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Kushiro and Kudamatsu by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Kudamatsu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥37,645 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Kudamatsu is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥29,705 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 15hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kushiro and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 15hrs, 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kushiro to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Kudamatsu. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Kudamatsu. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Kudamatsu is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥33,675 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Kudamatsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Ube (UBJ), Train + 6 similar | 5hrs | ¥37,645($275) | every 3 hours | 1,808km (1,123 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 15m | ¥33,675($245) | every 4 hours | 1,706km (1,060 miles) |
| Fly to Kita Kyushu (KKJ), Train | 5h 55m | ¥38,740($285) | hourly | 1,901km (1,181 miles) |
| Fly to Iwami (IWJ), train | 6h 5m | ¥40,795($300) | every 20 mins | 1,818km (1,130 miles) |
| Fly to Oita (OIT), train | 7h 40m | ¥43,260($315) | hourly | 1,985km (1,233 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7hrs | ¥38,330($280) | every 4 hours | 1,643km (1,021 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Train | 7h 10m | ¥47,915($350) | every 3 hours | 1,783km (1,108 miles) |
Train | 15hrs | ¥57,770($420) | every 4 hours | 2,285km (1,420 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 1h | ¥49,560($360) | once daily | 2,330km (1,448 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥29,705($215) | once daily | 1,845km (1,147 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kushiro and Kudamatsu
Airlines
AIRDO
Star Flyer
Spring Airlines Japan
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
北海道バス
Bocho Kotsu
Ferry operators
Setonaikaikisen
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Train operators
Airports near Kudamatsu
The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu