There are 6 ways to get from Muroran to Kushiro by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Higashi-Muroran to Minami-Chitosetrain Hokuto / ...
- Take the train from Minami-Chitose to Kushiro(Hokkaido)train [187892] Ltd.Exp Ozora 5 / ...
5h 28m¥7,799–10,850Drive 350.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Muroran to Kushirocar 350.7 km
4h 19m¥6,027–8,705Bus
- Take the bus from 母恋駅前 to 大谷地バスターミナルbus 高速白鳥号
- Take the bus from 大谷地バスターミナル to 釧路駅前bus 札幌~釧路
7h 51m¥9,566–10,412Train to New Chitose Airport, fly
- Take the train from Higashi-Muroran to Minami-Chitosetrain
- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kushiro Airport (KUH)plane CTS - KUH
4h 47m¥32,689–88,640Bus via Sapporo
- Take the bus from 母恋駅前 to 札幌駅前(北2西3)bus 高速白鳥号
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to フィッシャーマンズワーフmoobus 札幌~釧路ニュースター
8h 49m¥8,565–9,484Train to Okadama Airport, fly
- Take the train from Higashi-Muroran to Sapporotrain
- Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Kushiro Airport (KUH)plane OKD - KUH
6h 27m¥25,695–74,899
Muroran to Kushiro by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muroran to Kushiro is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Muroran to Kushiro is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Muroran to Kushiro. However, there are services departing from 母恋駅前 and arriving at 釧路駅前 via 大谷地バスターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Muroran to Kushiro. However, there are services departing from Higashi-Muroran and arriving at Kushiro(Hokkaido) via Minami-Chitose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Muroran and Kushiro is 388 km. The road distance is 350.7 km.
The best way to get from Muroran to Kushiro without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Muroran to Kushiro, including transfers.
Muroran to Kushiro bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 母恋駅前 station.
Muroran to Kushiro train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Higashi-Muroran station.
The best way to get from Muroran to Kushiro is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9500 - ¥10500 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Muroran, Japan and Kushiro, Japan?
You can take a train from Higashi-Muroran to Kushiro(Hokkaido) via Minami-Chitose in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 母恋駅前 to 釧路駅前 via 大谷地バスターミナル in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Higashi-Muroran to Minami-Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Minami-Chitose to Kushiro(Hokkaido)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Higashi-Muroran to Minami-Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Higashi-Muroran to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from 母恋駅前 to 大谷地バスターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
Bus from 母恋駅前 to 札幌駅前(北2西3)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,500
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 大谷地バスターミナル to 釧路駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥7,200
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to フィッシャーマンズワーフmoo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000
- Schedules at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Muroran to Kushiro bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 大谷地バスターミナル station.
Muroran to Kushiro train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Chitose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muroran to Kushiro is 351 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Muroran to Kushiro.
There are 55+ hotels available in Kushiro.





