How to travel from Nagaoka to Kushiro, Japan
The distance between Nagaoka and Kushiro is around 874km (543 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Nagaoka to Kushiro by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kushiro → Nagaoka if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kushiro (KUH).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥49,560($360)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration11h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥41,070($300)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Niigata then take the bus to Sendai then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose then take the bus to Obihiro Station Bus Terminal then take the train to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration14h 15m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥36,415($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Kushiro.
- Duration16h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥19,985($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagaoka and Kushiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagaoka to Kushiro by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥19,985 ($145) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥49,560 ($360).
The distance between Nagaoka and Kushiro is around 874km (543 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 775km (481 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Nagaoka and Kushiro by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nagaoka to Kushiro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥49,560 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagaoka and Kushiro is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥19,985 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagaoka and Kushiro. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nagaoka 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 11h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nagaoka and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11h 15m, 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 Nagaoka and Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagaoka to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Nagaoka to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagaoka to Kushiro is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥49,560 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagaoka and Kushiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 35m | ¥49,560($360) | every 20 mins | 874km (543 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, Fly | 4h 40m | ¥32,170($235) | every 20 mins | 1,200km (746 miles) |
| Train to Ueno, plane | 5h 10m | ¥39,565($290) | every 20 mins | 1,197km (743 miles) |
| Train to Niigata, plane | 5h 25m | ¥37,920($275) | every 4 hours | 951km (591 miles) |
| Train to Niigata, plane | 6h 35m | ¥45,315($330) | 5 times a day | 1,068km (664 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | ¥39,425($290) | 6 times a week | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 11h 15m | ¥41,070($300) | every 4 hours | 1,560km (969 miles) |
| Train via Niigata | 13h 55m | ¥36,690($270) | every 20 mins | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 15m | ¥36,415($265) | 4 times a day | 1,307km (812 miles) |
| Train to Niigata, bus | 15h 25m | ¥33,815($245) | 4 times a day | 1,337km (831 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 55m | ¥19,985($145) | twice daily | 1,201km (746 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagaoka and Kushiro
Bus companies
East Hokkaido Express Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Hokuto Kotsu
Obiun Kanko
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
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