How to travel from Obihiro to Kudamatsu, Japan
The distance between Obihiro and Kudamatsu is around 1,515km (941 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Obihiro to Kudamatsu by plane, train, 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 Kudamatsu → Obihiro if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Ube (UBJ), Train
Fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost¥36,415($265)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Tokuyama.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥54,350($395)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Minami-Chitose Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Tokuyama-eki.
- Duration22h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥46,820($340)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Kudamatsu.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥28,065($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Kudamatsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Kudamatsu by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥28,065 ($205) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,415 ($265).
The distance between Obihiro and Kudamatsu is around 1,515km (941 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,395km (867 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Obihiro and Kudamatsu by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Kudamatsu is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥36,415 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Kudamatsu is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥28,065 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Obihiro and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Obihiro to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Tokuyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Obihiro and Kudamatsu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 13h 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 Obihiro and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Ube (UBJ) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Obihiro to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Kudamatsu. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Obihiro to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) then take the train to Kudamatsu. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Kudamatsu is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥32,445 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Kudamatsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Ube (UBJ), Train + 7 similar | 4h 50m | ¥36,415($265) | every 4 hours | 1,751km (1,088 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 10m | ¥32,445($235) | every 4 hours | 1,649km (1,025 miles) |
| Fly to Kita Kyushu (KKJ), Train | 5h 50m | ¥37,510($275) | every 4 hours | 1,844km (1,146 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 5h 55m | ¥38,740($285) | every 2 hours | 1,549km (963 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | ¥30,120($220) | every 2 hours | 1,768km (1,099 miles) |
| Fly to Oita (OIT), train | 7h 30m | ¥42,030($305) | every 4 hours | 1,928km (1,198 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 50m | ¥34,910($255) | every 2 hours | 1,515km (941 miles) |
| Plane, Ferry and Train | 7hrs | ¥46,685($340) | every 4 hours | 1,726km (1,073 miles) |
Train | 13h 55m | ¥54,350($395) | every 4 hours | 2,157km (1,340 miles) |
Bus and Train | 22h 20m | ¥46,820($340) | once daily | 2,151km (1,336 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥28,065($205) | once daily | 1,737km (1,079 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Obihiro and Kudamatsu
Airlines
AIRDO
Star Flyer
Spring Airlines Japan
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Hokuto Kotsu
Obiun Kanko
Bocho Kotsu
Ferry operators
Setonaikaikisen
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Train operators
Airports near Kudamatsu
The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu