How to travel from Fukushima to Kitami, Japan
The distance between Fukushima and Kitami is around 875km (543 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Fukushima to Kitami by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kitami → Fukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Memambetsu (MMB).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥46,000($335)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kitami(Hokkaido).
- Duration10h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirosedori and then to Morioka then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center then JR Tower Hotel Nikko Sapporo and then to 北見駅前［南口］.
- Duration16h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥31,485($230)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take a ferry to Tomakomai then take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ then 旭川駅前 and then to 北見バスターミナル.
- Duration23h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Kitami.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥18,755($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Kitami
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Kitami by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,755 ($135) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥46,000 ($335).
The distance between Fukushima and Kitami is around 875km (543 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 732km (455 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Fukushima and Kitami by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥46,000 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Kitami is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,755 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Kitami. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fukushima and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 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 Fukushima and Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Fukushima to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥46,000 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fukushima and Kitami
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | ¥46,000($335) | hourly | 875km (543 miles) |
| Train to Koriyama(Fukushima), Fly | 3h 45m | ¥36,280($265) | hourly | 964km (599 miles) |
| Train to Ueno, Fly | 4h 25m | ¥25,465($185) | hourly | 1,306km (811 miles) |
Train | 10h 55m | ¥32,855($240) | twice daily | 1,184km (735 miles) |
Bus and Train | 16h 10m | ¥31,485($230) | once daily | 1,176km (731 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 23h 40m | ¥24,230($175) | once daily | 1,087km (675 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 55m | ¥18,755($135) | twice daily | 1,112km (691 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fukushima and Kitami
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Train operators
Airlines
AIRDO
Ferry operators
Taiheiyo ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo 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