The distance between Kushiro and Nikko is around 1,088km (676 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kushiro to Nikko 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 Nikko → Kushiro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.
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Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
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Take the bus to 札幌駅前bt and then to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
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Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Nikkō.
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There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Nikko by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,900 ($235).
The distance between Kushiro and Nikko is around 1,088km (676 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 803km (499 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Kushiro and Nikko by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥31,900 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Nikko is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Nikko. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Utsunomiya. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kushiro and Nikko. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kushiro and Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kushiro to Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Nikko is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Nikko. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kushiro to Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥31,900 ($235).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 50m | ¥31,900($235) | hourly | 1,095km (680 miles) |
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train | 4h 50m | ¥18,480($135) | hourly | 1,088km (676 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 15m | ¥33,405($245) | every 4 hours | 1,166km (724 miles) |
Train to Abashiri, plane | 7h 45m | ¥34,910($255) | 5 times a day | 1,345km (836 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 45m | ¥40,520($295) | 4 times a day | 1,293km (804 miles) |
Train | 11hrs | ¥39,840($290) | every 4 hours | 1,311km (815 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 14h 25m | ¥33,950($250) | 4 times a day | 1,283km (797 miles) |
Bus to 市電すすきの前, train | 16h 40m | ¥33,130($240) | 4 times a day | 1,296km (805 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 45m | ¥20,810($150) | twice daily | 1,268km (788 miles) |
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Hokkaido Chuo Bus
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Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
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