How to travel from Beppu to Kitami, Japan

The distance between Beppu and Kitami is around 1,846km (1,147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Beppu to Kitami by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Oita (OIT) to Memambetsu (MMB).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,950($250)
Operated by

Solaseed Air

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kokura, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kitami(Hokkaido).

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥64,480($470)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kyōto then take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to 札幌駅前[北4条西1丁目] and then to 北見バスターミナル.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥53,255($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Kitami.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,035($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Beppu and Kitami

There are several options for getting from Beppu to Kitami by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥32,035 ($235) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,950 ($250).

The distance between Beppu and Kitami is around 1,846km (1,147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,588km (986 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Beppu and Kitami by plane.

The quickest way to get from Beppu to Kitami is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥33,950 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Beppu and Kitami is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥32,035 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Beppu and Kitami. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Beppu to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Beppu and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 17h 55m, 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 Beppu and Kitami. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Beppu and Kitami. Flights depart from Oita (OIT) and arrive at Memambetsu (MMB) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Beppu to Kitami. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Beppu to Kitami typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Oita (OIT) and and arrive into Memambetsu (MMB).

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 Beppu to Kitami. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Beppu to Kitami is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥33,950 ($250).

How do I get from Beppu to Kitami

Compare travel optionsbetween Beppu and Kitami

Transport options from Beppu to Kitami
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 45m
¥33,950($250)
hourly1,846km (1,147 miles)
Train to Kokura, plane5h 25m
¥50,380($370)
hourly1,860km (1,156 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
¥32,035($235)
hourly1,969km (1,224 miles)
Train to Higoozu, Fly6h 55m
¥43,260($315)
twice daily2,048km (1,272 miles)
Plane and Bus7h 40m
¥57,910($425)
twice daily1,892km (1,176 miles)
Train
17h 55m
¥64,480($470)
twice daily2,564km (1,593 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 3h
¥53,255($390)
once daily2,586km (1,607 miles)
Train and Bus1 day 4h
¥53,940($395)
once daily2,526km (1,570 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 9h
¥32,035($235)
once daily2,093km (1,300 miles)

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Airports near Kitami

The following major airports near Kitami offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

MMB
Memanbetsu Airport (MMB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Kitami
KUH
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (54 miles) from Kitami
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Kitami