How to travel from Akō to Kitami, Japan
The distance between Akō and Kitami is around 1,433km (891 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Akō to Kitami 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 Kitami → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Memambetsu (MMB).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥51,065($375)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kitami(Hokkaido).
- Duration15h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥55,580($405)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Tokyo station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr) then take the bus to 北見駅前［南口］.
- Duration24h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost¥45,860($335)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then take the bus to Tsuruga IC then take a ferry to Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal then take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ and then to 北見駅前［南口］.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥40,250($295)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Kitami.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,875($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Kitami
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Kitami by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,875 ($190) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥51,065 ($375).
The distance between Akō and Kitami is around 1,433km (891 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,292km (803 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Akō and Kitami by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥51,065 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Kitami is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,875 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Kitami. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Banshuako, Himeji, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Akō and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 15h 35m, 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 Akō and Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Kitami is Memanbetsu Airport (MMB) (MMB) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Kitami. 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 Akō to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥51,065 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Kitami
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 50m | ¥51,065($375) | hourly | 1,433km (891 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, Fly | 5hrs | ¥51,335($375) | 5 times a day | 1,690km (1,050 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, Fly | 5hrs | ¥56,540($415) | hourly | 1,548km (962 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane | 5h 60m | ¥51,885($380) | hourly | 1,736km (1,079 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane | 8h 35m | ¥38,605($280) | twice daily | 1,532km (952 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 50m | ¥55,855($410) | hourly | 1,697km (1,054 miles) |
Train | 15h 35m | ¥55,580($405) | twice daily | 2,072km (1,287 miles) |
Bus and Train | 24h 40m | ¥45,860($335) | 6 times a week | 2,110km (1,311 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 7h | ¥40,250($295) | once daily | 1,705km (1,059 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥25,875($190) | once daily | 1,583km (983 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akō and Kitami
Bus companies
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Jam Jam Liner
北海道バス
Keifuku Bus
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Kitami
The following major airports near Kitami offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Memanbetsu Airport (MMB)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Kitami
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
- Distance
- 88km (54 miles) from Kitami
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 212km (132 miles) from Kitami