How to travel from Nagano to Kushiro, Japan
The distance between Nagano and Kushiro is around 1,117km (694 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Nagano to Kushiro by train, plane, bus, 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 → Nagano if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Toyama, Fly
Take the train to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to Kushiro (KUH).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost¥42,440($310)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration10h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥45,175($330)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to 札幌駅前［北４条西１丁目］ and then to 釧路駅前.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥39,290($285)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Niigata-eki then take a ferry to Otaru then take the bus to フィッシャーマンズワーフｍｏｏ.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥22,725($165)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Kushiro.
- Duration18h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥21,765($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagano and Kushiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagano to Kushiro by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥21,765 ($160) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,440 ($310).
The distance between Nagano and Kushiro is around 1,117km (694 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 881km (547 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Nagano and Kushiro by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nagano to Kushiro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥42,440 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagano and Kushiro is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,765 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagano and Kushiro. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nagano to Kushiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nagano and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 55m, 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 Nagano and Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagano to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 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 Nagano to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagano to Kushiro is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥50,240 ($365).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagano and Kushiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Toyama, Fly + 5 similar | 4h 15m | ¥42,440($310) | every 20 mins | 1,201km (746 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | ¥50,240($365) | every 20 mins | 1,178km (732 miles) |
| Train to Shiojiri, Fly | 4h 25m | ¥38,060($280) | every 20 mins | 1,117km (694 miles) |
| Train to Ueno, plane | 4h 50m | ¥29,025($210) | every 20 mins | 1,174km (730 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, plane | 5h 35m | ¥38,060($280) | every 4 hours | 1,248km (776 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, plane | 7h 25m | ¥53,255($390) | 5 times a day | 1,428km (887 miles) |
Train | 10h 55m | ¥45,175($330) | every 4 hours | 1,538km (955 miles) |
Train and Bus | 14h 30m | ¥39,290($285) | 4 times a day | 1,527km (949 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥22,725($165) | 5 times a week | 1,268km (788 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 30m | ¥21,765($160) | twice daily | 1,333km (828 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagano and Kushiro
Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Fuji Dream
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Nagaden Bus
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