How to travel from Hamada to Kitami, Japan
The distance between Hamada and Kitami is around 1,766km (1,097 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Hamada 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 → Hamada if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Memambetsu (MMB).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥45,175($330)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hiroshima then take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kitami(Hokkaido).
- Duration18h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥60,510($440)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kitami(Hokkaido).
- Duration18h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥64,205($470)
Multiple train operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Kitami.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,705($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Kitami
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hamada to Kitami by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥29,705 ($215) and will take around 1 day 5h. 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 ¥45,175 ($330).
The distance between Hamada and Kitami is around 1,766km (1,097 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,416km (880 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Hamada and Kitami by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hamada to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥45,175 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Kitami is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥29,705 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamada and Kitami. It typically takes around 18h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hamada to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 35m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hamada and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 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 Hamada and Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) 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 Hamada to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥45,175 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Kitami
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 50m | ¥45,175($330) | hourly | 1,810km (1,125 miles) |
| Train to Shinji, Fly | 5hrs | ¥46,545($340) | every 20 mins | 1,766km (1,097 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 55m | ¥43,670($320) | hourly | 1,910km (1,187 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 15m | ¥44,765($325) | every 4 hours | 1,974km (1,226 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 18h 10m | ¥60,510($440) | twice daily | 2,447km (1,521 miles) |
| Bus to Ōtsuka Station, train | 1 day 2h | ¥53,390($390) | once daily | 2,528km (1,571 miles) |
Train | 18h 35m | ¥64,205($470) | twice daily | 2,512km (1,561 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥29,705($215) | once daily | 1,842km (1,145 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hamada and Kitami
Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Bocho Kotsu
北海道バス
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