How to travel from Morioka to Kushiro, Japan

The distance between Morioka and Kushiro is around 635km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Morioka to Kushiro by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. 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 Morioka (HNA) to Kushiro (KUH).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,010($190)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 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 Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,640($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center then Sapporo Prince Hotel and then to 釧路駅前.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,380($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Kushiro.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,510($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Kushiro

There are several options for getting from Morioka to Kushiro by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,010 ($190).

The distance between Morioka and Kushiro is around 635km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 454km (282 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Morioka and Kushiro by train.

The quickest way to get from Morioka to Kushiro is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥26,010 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Kushiro is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Kushiro. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Kushiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Morioka and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 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 Morioka and Kushiro. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Morioka and Kushiro. Flights depart from Morioka (HNA) and arrive at Kushiro (KUH) - via New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Morioka to Kushiro. There is however a flight that goes via New Chitose (CTS). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Morioka to Kushiro typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Morioka (HNA) and and arrive into Kushiro (KUH).

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 Morioka to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido). instead which will take 8h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Kushiro is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ¥24,640 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Kushiro

Transport options from Morioka to Kushiro
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 25m
¥26,010($190)
every 20 mins635km (395 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
¥35,320($260)
every 20 mins749km (466 miles)
Train to Shin-Aomori, Fly5h 45m
¥69,680($510)
every 20 mins1,717km (1,067 miles)
Plane and Train6h 25m
¥24,505($180)
5 times a day829km (515 miles)
Train
8h 10m
¥24,640($180)
every 4 hours883km (549 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 30m
¥27,380($200)
once daily888km (552 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 45m
¥14,510($105)
twice daily834km (518 miles)

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Airports near Kushiro

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

KUH
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Kushiro
SHB
Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Kushiro
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
221km (137 miles) from Kushiro