How to travel from Kushiro to Kyoto, Japan

The distance between Kushiro and Kyoto is around 1,378km (856 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kushiro to Kyoto 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.

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Fly

Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Osaka Itami (ITM).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,920($275)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Kyoto.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥52,295($380)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 札幌駅前bt and then to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,840($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Tsuruga then drive to Kyoto.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,780($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Kyoto

There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Kyoto by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥24,780 ($180) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,920 ($275).

The distance between Kushiro and Kyoto is around 1,378km (856 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,157km (719 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Kushiro and Kyoto by plane.

The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Kyoto is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥37,920 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Kyoto is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥24,780 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Kyoto. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Kyoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kushiro and Kyoto. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 13hrs, 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 Kyoto. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kushiro and Kyoto. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and arrive at Osaka Itami (ITM) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Kushiro to Kyoto. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kushiro to Kyoto typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and and arrive into Osaka Itami (ITM).

The closest major airport to Kyoto is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Kyoto. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Kyoto. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Kyoto is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥37,920 ($275).

How do I get from Kushiro to Kyoto

Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Kyoto

Transport options from Kushiro to Kyoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 20m
¥37,920($275)
hourly1,382km (859 miles)
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train4h 30m
¥42,985($315)
hourly1,382km (859 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
¥50,925($370)
hourly1,378km (856 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, Fly6h 10m
¥33,675($245)
every 4 hours1,388km (862 miles)
Train and Plane6h 30m
¥39,290($285)
5 times a day1,487km (924 miles)
Train
13hrs
¥52,295($380)
every 4 hours1,858km (1,154 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
21h 40m
¥39,840($290)
once daily1,813km (1,127 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train1 day 5h
¥30,390($220)
once daily1,556km (967 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
¥24,780($180)
once daily1,397km (868 miles)

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Airports near Kyoto

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

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Kyoto
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Kyoto
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Kyoto