How to travel from Kushiro to Kurashiki, Japan
The distance between Kushiro and Kurashiki is around 1,373km (853 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kushiro to Kurashiki 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 Kurashiki → Kushiro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Okayama (OKJ).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥29,295($215)
+ 2 others5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Okayama.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥52,295($380)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to 大谷地バスターミナル and then to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル then take a ferry to Nagoya then take the bus to Kurashiki.
- Duration2 days 3h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost¥31,760($230)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Ueno then take the bus to Kurashiki.
- Duration23h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥44,490($325)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Kurashiki.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,285($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Kurashiki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Kurashiki by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥20,535 ($150) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,295 ($215).
The distance between Kushiro and Kurashiki is around 1,373km (853 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,309km (813 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Kushiro and Kurashiki by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Kurashiki is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥29,295 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Kurashiki is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥20,535 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Kurashiki. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Kurashiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Okayama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kushiro and Kurashiki. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 14h 10m, 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 Kurashiki. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Okayama (OKJ). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kushiro and Kurashiki. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and arrive at Okayama (OKJ) - via New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Kushiro to Kurashiki. There is however a flight that goes via New Chitose (CTS). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Kushiro to Kurashiki typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and and arrive into Okayama (OKJ).
The closest major airport to Kurashiki is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Kurashiki. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Okayama (OKJ). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Kurashiki is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥29,295 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Kurashiki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 4hrs | ¥29,295($215) | 5 times a day | 1,373km (853 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 35m | ¥20,535($150) | hourly | 1,559km (969 miles) |
| Train to Obihiro, Fly | 5h 50m | ¥34,635($255) | 5 times a day | 1,579km (981 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 5m | ¥35,455($260) | 5 times a day | 1,451km (902 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5h 20m | ¥33,950($250) | hourly | 1,635km (1,016 miles) |
| Fly to Tokushima (TKS), bus and train | 5h 55m | ¥34,770($255) | hourly | 1,587km (986 miles) |
Train | 14h 10m | ¥52,295($380) | every 4 hours | 2,066km (1,284 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 3h | ¥31,760($230) | 3 times a week | 2,159km (1,342 miles) |
Bus and Train | 23h 25m | ¥44,490($325) | once daily | 2,135km (1,327 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥26,285($190) | once daily | 1,621km (1,007 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kushiro and Kurashiki
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Tokushima Bus Co
北海道バス
Ryobi Express
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Train operators
Airlines
AIRDO
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Taiheiyo ferry
Airports near Kurashiki
The following major airports near Kurashiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Kurashiki
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Kurashiki