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.
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 from Morioka (HNA) to Kushiro (KUH).
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Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
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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.
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Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Kushiro.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 3h 25m | ¥26,010($190) | every 20 mins | 635km (395 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | ¥35,320($260) | every 20 mins | 749km (466 miles) |
Train to Shin-Aomori, Fly | 5h 45m | ¥69,680($510) | every 20 mins | 1,717km (1,067 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 25m | ¥24,505($180) | 5 times a day | 829km (515 miles) |
Train | 8h 10m | ¥24,640($180) | every 4 hours | 883km (549 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 30m | ¥27,380($200) | once daily | 888km (552 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 45m | ¥14,510($105) | twice daily | 834km (518 miles) |
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
北海道バス
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
The following major airports near Kushiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.