There are 6 ways to get from Kushiro to Niki by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kushiro(Hokkaido) to Sapporo(Jr)[187893] Ltd.Exp Ozora 6 / ...
6h 37m¥10,121–13,987Drive 350.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kushiro to Niki350.3 km
4h 23m¥5,988–8,649Bus
- Take the bus from 釧路駅前 to 北2条西3丁目札幌~釧路
- Take the bus from 時計台前 to 仁木役場前札幌~ニセコ / ...
7h 20m¥6,150–7,416Fly to New Chitose Airport, train
- Fly from Kushiro Airport (KUH) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)KUH - CTS
- Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otaru
5h 45m¥20,979–37,118Bus via フィッシャーマンズワーフmoo
- Take the bus from フィッシャーマンズワーフmoo to 大通bc札幌~釧路ニュースター
- Take the bus from 時計台前 to 仁木役場前札幌~ニセコ / ...
7h 26m¥7,100–7,400Fly to Okadama Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Kushiro Airport (KUH) to Okadama Airport (OKD)KUH - OKD
- Take the bus from 栄町 to さっぽろ
- Take the train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Take the train from Otaru to Niki
6h 22m¥67,439–123,418
Kushiro to Niki by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kushiro to Niki is to bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kushiro to Niki is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kushiro to Niki. However, there are services departing from 釧路駅前 and arriving at 仁木役場前 via 時計台前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kushiro to Niki. However, there are services departing from Kushiro(Hokkaido) and arriving at Niki via Sapporo and Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Kushiro and Niki is 405 km. The road distance is 350.3 km.
The best way to get from Kushiro to Niki without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Kushiro to Niki, including transfers.
Kushiro to Niki bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 釧路駅前 station.
Kushiro to Niki train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Kushiro(Hokkaido) station.
The best way to get from Kushiro to Niki is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Kushiro, Japan and Niki, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Kushiro(Hokkaido) to Sapporo(Jr) every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,500–13,000 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 釧路駅前 to 仁木役場前 via 北2条西3丁目 and 時計台前 in around 7h 20m.
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- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Kushiro(Hokkaido) to Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥9,000–11,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥8,500–13,000
- Green Seat
- ¥13,000–18,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from New Chitose Airport to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Otaru to Niki
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 釧路駅前 to 北2条西3丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–6,000
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 時計台前 to 仁木役場前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from フィッシャーマンズワーフmoo to 大通bc
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000
- Schedules at
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
- Website
- city.sapporo.jp
Bus from 栄町 to さっぽろ
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥260–290
- Website
- https://www.city.sapporo.jp/st/english/routemap.html
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More Questions & Answers
Kushiro to Niki bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 北2条西3丁目 station.
Kushiro to Niki train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Sapporo(Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kushiro to Niki is 350 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kushiro to Niki.
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