How to travel from Himeji to Kitami, Japan
The distance between Himeji and Kitami is around 1,381km (858 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Himeji 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 → Himeji if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Memambetsu (MMB).
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥48,460($355)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kitami(Hokkaido).
- Duration14h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥59,550($435)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Kobe then 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.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥55,035($400)
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 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,285($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Kitami
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Himeji to Kitami by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥26,285 ($190) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥48,460 ($355).
The distance between Himeji and Kitami is around 1,381km (858 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,274km (791 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Himeji and Kitami by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Himeji to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥48,460 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Kitami is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥26,285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Himeji and Kitami. It typically takes around 14h 60m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Himeji to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 60m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Himeji and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 14h 60m, 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 Himeji and Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Himeji to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥48,460 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Kitami
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 5m | ¥48,460($355) | hourly | 1,381km (858 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), Fly | 4h 15m | ¥55,990($410) | hourly | 1,397km (868 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, Fly | 4h 30m | ¥66,260($485) | hourly | 1,512km (939 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, Fly | 4h 50m | ¥47,780($350) | 5 times a day | 1,693km (1,052 miles) |
Train | 14h 60m | ¥59,550($435) | twice daily | 2,035km (1,265 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 16h 20m | ¥55,035($400) | every 4 hours | 1,991km (1,237 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 23h 20m | ¥47,505($345) | once daily | 1,991km (1,237 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥26,285($190) | once daily | 1,546km (961 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Himeji and Kitami
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Jam Jam Liner
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