There are 6 ways to get from Kushiro to Shikaribetsu 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 45m¥10,221–14,087Drive 354.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kushiro to Shikaribetsu354.5 km
4h 27m¥6,038–8,721Bus
- 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 然別札幌~ニセコ / ...
7h 34m¥6,250–7,516Fly 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
- Take the train from Otaru to Shikaribetsu
5h 53m¥21,079–37,218Bus 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 然別札幌~ニセコ / ...
7h 40m¥7,200–7,500Fly 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 Shikaribetsu
6h 30m¥67,539–123,518
Kushiro to Shikaribetsu by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kushiro to Shikaribetsu is to bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kushiro to Shikaribetsu is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kushiro to Shikaribetsu. However, there are services departing from 釧路駅前 and arriving at 然別 via 時計台前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kushiro to Shikaribetsu. However, there are services departing from Kushiro(Hokkaido) and arriving at Shikaribetsu via Sapporo and Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Kushiro and Shikaribetsu is 409 km. The road distance is 354.5 km.
The best way to get from Kushiro to Shikaribetsu without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Kushiro to Shikaribetsu, including transfers.
Kushiro to Shikaribetsu bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 釧路駅前 station.
Kushiro to Shikaribetsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Kushiro(Hokkaido) station.
The best way to get from Kushiro to Shikaribetsu is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Kushiro, Japan and Shikaribetsu, 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 Shikaribetsu via 北2条西3丁目, 時計台前, and 然別 in around 7h 34m.
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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 Otaru to Shikaribetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- 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
- 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 然別
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- 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 Shikaribetsu bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 北2条西3丁目 station.
Kushiro to Shikaribetsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Sapporo(Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kushiro to Shikaribetsu is 355 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Kushiro to Shikaribetsu.
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