How to travel from Kushiro to Osaka, Japan

The distance between Kushiro and Osaka is around 1,331km (827 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

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

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Fly to Kobe (UKB)

Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Kobe (UKB).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,385($295)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 4 others

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

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

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥55,035($400)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to 札幌駅前bt and then to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル then take a ferry to Tsuruga then take the bus to Osaka Umeda.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
Operated by

Multiple 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 Osaka Station JR Express BT.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,030($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Osaka.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,875($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Osaka

There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Osaka by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,875 ($190) and will take around 1 day 2h. 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 ¥40,385 ($295).

The distance between Kushiro and Osaka is around 1,331km (827 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,200km (745 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Kushiro and Osaka by plane.

The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Osaka is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥40,385 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Osaka is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,875 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Osaka. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Osaka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

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

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kushiro and Osaka. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and arrive at Osaka Itami (ITM) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Kushiro to Osaka. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kushiro to Osaka typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Kushiro (KUH) and and arrive into Osaka Itami (ITM).

The closest major airport to Osaka is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Osaka. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) 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 Osaka. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 4h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Osaka is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥39,840 ($290).

How do I get from Kushiro to Osaka

Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Osaka

Transport options from Kushiro to Osaka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Kobe (UKB) + 3 similar
4hrs
¥40,385($295)
hourly1,331km (827 miles)
Fly4h 25m
¥39,840($290)
hourly1,361km (846 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, Fly6h 15m
¥31,485($230)
every 4 hours1,367km (849 miles)
Train and Plane6h 30m
¥41,480($305)
5 times a day1,466km (911 miles)
Train
13h 20m
¥55,035($400)
every 4 hours1,898km (1,180 miles)
Bus and Ferry
1 day 6h
¥31,075($225)
once daily1,603km (996 miles)
Bus and Train
22h 25m
¥42,030($305)
4 times a day1,860km (1,156 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 2h
¥25,875($190)
once daily1,511km (939 miles)

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Airports near Osaka

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

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Osaka
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Osaka
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Osaka