How to travel from Onomichi to Kushiro, Japan
The distance between Onomichi and Kushiro is around 1,566km (973 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Onomichi 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 → Onomichi if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Kushiro (KUH).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥63,660($465)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Kushiro(Hokkaido).
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥62,700($460)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Tokyo 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.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥56,815($415)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Kushiro.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥28,340($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Onomichi and Kushiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Kushiro by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥28,340 ($205) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥63,660 ($465).
The distance between Onomichi and Kushiro is around 1,566km (973 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,358km (844 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Onomichi and Kushiro by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Kushiro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥63,660 ($465).
The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Kushiro is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥28,340 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Onomichi and Kushiro. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Onomichi to Kushiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuyama, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Onomichi and Kushiro. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 13h 60m, 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 Onomichi and Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 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 Onomichi to Kushiro. We recommend that you take the train to Shiraichi then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Kushiro (KUH). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Kushiro is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥63,660 ($465).
Compare travel optionsbetween Onomichi and Kushiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 35m | ¥63,660($465) | every 20 mins | 1,651km (1,026 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Kurashiki, Fly | 4h 45m | ¥45,450($330) | every 20 mins | 1,566km (973 miles) |
| Train to Shiraichi, plane | 5h 55m | ¥65,165($475) | every 4 hours | 1,722km (1,070 miles) |
| Train to Shiraichi, plane | 6h 10m | ¥49,830($365) | every 4 hours | 1,582km (983 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 7h 35m | ¥59,960($440) | 5 times a day | 1,695km (1,053 miles) |
| Train to Shiraichi, plane | 7h 40m | ¥37,920($275) | 5 times a day | 1,901km (1,181 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | ¥64,890($475) | 6 times a week | 1,685km (1,047 miles) |
Train | 13h 60m | ¥62,700($460) | every 4 hours | 2,124km (1,320 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 17h 35m | ¥56,815($415) | 4 times a day | 2,113km (1,313 miles) |
| Train to Kurashiki, bus | 1 day 1h | ¥46,000($335) | once daily | 2,113km (1,313 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥28,340($205) | once daily | 1,685km (1,047 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Onomichi and Kushiro
Bus companies
East Hokkaido Express Bus
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Ryobi Express
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
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