How to travel from Shimoda to Obihiro, Japan
The distance between Shimoda and Obihiro is around 1,046km (650 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Shimoda to Obihiro 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 Obihiro → Shimoda if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Obihiro (OBO).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥19,030($140)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Minami-Chitose and then to Obihiro.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥36,965($270)
Multiple train operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Obihiro.
- Duration23h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥25,325($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shimoda and Obihiro
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Obihiro by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥19,030 ($140) and will take around 4h 35m.
The distance between Shimoda and Obihiro is around 1,046km (650 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 988km (614 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Shimoda and Obihiro by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Obihiro is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥19,030 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Obihiro is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥19,030 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Obihiro. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Obihiro. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Minami-Chitose. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shimoda and Obihiro. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 11h 40m, 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 Shimoda and Obihiro. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Obihiro (OBO). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Obihiro. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Obihiro (OBO). instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Obihiro is Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO) (OBO) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Obihiro. Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) 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 Shimoda to Obihiro. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Obihiro (OBO). instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Obihiro is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥19,030 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shimoda and Obihiro
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 35m | ¥19,030($140) | every 4 hours | 1,046km (650 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane | 5h 60m | ¥30,530($225) | every 4 hours | 1,165km (724 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | ¥32,720($240) | twice daily | 1,195km (743 miles) |
| Train to Atami, plane and bus | 7hrs | ¥21,355($155) | every 20 mins | 1,261km (784 miles) |
Train | 11h 40m | ¥36,965($270) | 5 times a day | 1,416km (880 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 30m | ¥25,325($185) | twice daily | 1,279km (795 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shimoda and Obihiro
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Airports near Obihiro
The following major airports near Obihiro offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport (OBO)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Obihiro
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Obihiro
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Obihiro