How to travel from Maizuru to Kushiro, Japan
The distance between Maizuru and Kushiro is around 1,400km (870 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Maizuru to Kushiro by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kushiro → Maizuru if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kushiro (KUH).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥55,170($405)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Kyoto, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration14hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥50,925($370)
Multiple train operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Otaru then take the train to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥30,940($225)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Otaru then take the bus to 釧路駅前.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥28,610($210)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Kushiro.
- Duration24h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,000($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maizuru and Kushiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Maizuru to Kushiro by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥23,000 ($170) and will take around 24h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥55,170 ($405).
The distance between Maizuru and Kushiro is around 1,400km (870 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,141km (709 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Maizuru and Kushiro by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Maizuru to Kushiro is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥55,170 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Maizuru and Kushiro is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥23,000 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Maizuru and Kushiro. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Maizuru to Kushiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 14hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Maizuru and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 14hrs, 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 Maizuru and Kushiro. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maizuru to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Kushiro is Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Kushiro. Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) (SHB) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Maizuru to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maizuru to Kushiro is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥55,170 ($405).
Compare travel optionsbetween Maizuru and Kushiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 20m | ¥55,170($405) | twice daily | 1,441km (895 miles) |
| Bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal, Fly | 5h 25m | ¥58,180($425) | every 20 mins | 1,430km (889 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | ¥39,840($290) | every 20 mins | 1,449km (900 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 55m | ¥38,060($280) | twice daily | 1,446km (898 miles) |
| Bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal, plane and train | 7h 20m | ¥35,595($260) | every 4 hours | 1,507km (937 miles) |
Train | 14hrs | ¥50,925($370) | every 4 hours | 1,950km (1,211 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 1h | ¥30,940($225) | once daily | 1,443km (897 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 3h | ¥28,610($210) | once daily | 1,458km (906 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 24h 60m | ¥23,000($170) | once daily | 1,400km (870 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Maizuru and Kushiro
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
北海道バス
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Kushiro
The following major airports near Kushiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Kushiro
Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Kushiro
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 221km (137 miles) from Kushiro