How to travel from Kushiro to Tsu, Japan

The distance between Kushiro and Tsu is around 1,311km (815 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Kushiro to Tsu 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,665($225)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,955($345)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus, Ferry and Train

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 Tsuruga then take the bus to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit then take the train to Tsu.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,500($250)
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 Tsu.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,370($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Tsu

There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Tsu by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥22,725 ($165) and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,665 ($225).

The distance between Kushiro and Tsu is around 1,311km (815 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,142km (710 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Kushiro and Tsu by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Tsu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥30,665 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Tsu is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥22,725 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Tsu. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Tsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Nagoya and Kintetsunagoya. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Kintetsu Limited Express and Kintetsu Railways run train services between Kushiro and Tsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 13h 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 Tsu. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kushiro to Tsu. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Tsu is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Tsu. Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Tsu. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Tsu is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥30,665 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Tsu

Transport options from Kushiro to Tsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
4h 40m
¥30,665($225)
hourly1,311km (815 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), train5h 25m
¥35,185($255)
hourly1,353km (840 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), Train6hrs
¥27,790($205)
every 2 hours1,487km (924 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane6h 45m
¥27,245($200)
every 4 hours1,389km (863 miles)
Train and Plane7hrs
¥33,265($245)
5 times a day1,479km (919 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6h 40m
¥33,815($245)
4 times a day1,502km (933 miles)
Train
13h 10m
¥46,955($345)
every 4 hours1,787km (1,110 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar
1 day 5h
¥34,500($250)
once daily1,619km (1,006 miles)
Bus to 大谷地バスターミナル, ferry and train1 day 23h
¥22,725($165)
3 times a week1,846km (1,147 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
¥24,370($180)
once daily1,444km (897 miles)

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Airports near Tsu

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

NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Tsu
NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Tsu
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Tsu