What is the cheapest way to get from Kushiro to Kitami?

The cheapest way to get from Kushiro to Kitami is to bus which costs ¥2000 - ¥3200 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kushiro to Kitami?

The fastest way to get from Kushiro to Kitami is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.

Is there a direct bus between Kushiro and Kitami?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 釧路駅前 and arriving at 北見バスターミナル. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Kushiro and Kitami?

No, there is no direct train from Kushiro to Kitami. However, there are services departing from Kushiro(Hokkaido) and arriving at Kitami(Hokkaido) via Abashiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Kushiro to Kitami?

The distance between Kushiro and Kitami is 141 km. The road distance is 137.1 km.

How do I travel from Kushiro to Kitami without a car?

The best way to get from Kushiro to Kitami without a car is to bus which takes 3h and costs ¥2000 - ¥3200.

How long does it take to get from Kushiro to Kitami?

The bus from 釧路駅前 to 北見バスターミナル takes 3h including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Kushiro to Kitami bus from?

Kushiro to Kitami bus services, operated by Akan Bus, depart from 釧路駅前 station.

Where do I catch the Kushiro to Kitami train from?

Kushiro to Kitami train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kushiro(Hokkaido) station.

Train or bus from Kushiro to Kitami?

The best way to get from Kushiro to Kitami is to bus which takes 3h and costs ¥2000 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4600 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Kushiro to Kitami bus arrive?

Kushiro to Kitami bus services, operated by Akan Bus, arrive at 北見バスターミナル station.

Where does the Kushiro to Kitami train arrive?

Kushiro to Kitami train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Abashiri station.

Can I drive from Kushiro to Kitami?

Yes, the driving distance between Kushiro to Kitami is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Kushiro to Kitami.

Where can I stay near Kitami?

There are 38+ hotels available in Kitami.

Kushiro to Kitami - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kushiro to Kitami by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 釧路駅前 to 北見バスターミナル旭川～北見～釧路
3h
¥2,000–3,200
Train
1. Take the train from Kushiro(Hokkaido) to Abashiri[39433] JR Senmo / ...
2. Take the train from Abashiri to Kitami(Hokkaido)[39399] Jr Sekihoku / ...
5h 2m
¥4,602–7,676
Drive 137.1 km
1. Drive from Kushiro to Kitami137.1 km
2h 7m
¥2,330–3,365

Kushiro to Kitami by bus

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Distance: 141.5 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Kushiro, Japan and Kitami, Japan?

Akan Bus operates a bus from 釧路駅前 to 北見バスターミナル twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,000–3,200 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kushiro(Hokkaido) to Kitami(Hokkaido) via Abashiri in around 5h 2m.

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