How to travel from Kitami to Fuji, Japan
The distance between Kitami and Fuji is around 1,174km (729 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kitami to Fuji 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.
👋 Also check out Fuji → Kitami if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥34,225($250)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).
- Duration13h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥47,230($345)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ and then to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Tomei Fuji.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥38,740($285)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Tomakomai then take a ferry to Oarai then drive to Fuji.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥28,885($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Fuji
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kitami to Fuji by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥28,885 ($210) and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,225 ($250).
The distance between Kitami and Fuji is around 1,174km (729 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,037km (644 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Kitami and Fuji by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kitami to Fuji is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥34,225 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Fuji is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥28,885 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Fuji. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Fuji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Tokyo. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kitami and Fuji. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 30m, 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 Kitami and Fuji. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka). instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kitami to Fuji. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Fuji is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Fuji. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) 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 Kitami to Fuji. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Fuji is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥34,225 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Fuji
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4hrs | ¥34,225($250) | hourly | 1,174km (729 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 45m | ¥37,785($275) | 4 times a day | 1,276km (793 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | ¥43,945($320) | 5 times a day | 1,269km (789 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 50m | ¥38,060($280) | twice daily | 1,219km (757 miles) |
Train | 13h 30m | ¥47,230($345) | twice daily | 1,573km (978 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 16hrs | ¥38,740($285) | every 4 hours | 1,517km (943 miles) |
| Bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ, train | 21h 35m | ¥36,005($265) | once daily | 1,560km (969 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 20m | ¥28,885($210) | twice daily | 1,355km (842 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kitami and Fuji
Bus companies
北海道バス
Hokumon Bus
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Airports near Fuji
The following major airports near Fuji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Fuji
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Fuji
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
- Distance
- 115km (72 miles) from Fuji