How to travel from Kitami to Fukuoka, Japan
The distance between Kitami and Fukuoka is around 1,916km (1,190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kitami to Fukuoka 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 Fukuoka → Kitami if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Fukuoka (FUK).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical cost¥23,275($170)
AIRDO
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hakata.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥70,505($515)
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 Tokuyama-eki then take the train to Hakata.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥59,140($430)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Fukuoka.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Fukuoka
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kitami to Fukuoka by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥23,275 ($170) and will take around 4h 40m.
The distance between Kitami and Fukuoka is around 1,916km (1,190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,627km (1,011 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Kitami and Fukuoka by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kitami to Fukuoka is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥23,275 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Fukuoka is to fly which will typically cost around ¥23,275 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Fukuoka. It typically takes around 17h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Fukuoka. 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 17h 20m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kitami and Fukuoka. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 17h 20m, 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 Fukuoka. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kitami and Fukuoka. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and arrive at Fukuoka (FUK) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Kitami to Fukuoka. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kitami to Fukuoka typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and and arrive into Fukuoka (FUK).
The closest major airport to Fukuoka is Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka. Saga Airport (HSG) (HSG) and Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) 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 Fukuoka. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Fukuoka (FUK). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Fukuoka is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥23,275 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Fukuoka
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 40m | ¥23,275($170) | hourly | 1,916km (1,190 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5hrs | ¥32,720($240) | hourly | 1,934km (1,202 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 30m | ¥27,105($200) | twice daily | 1,961km (1,218 miles) |
Train | 17h 20m | ¥70,505($515) | twice daily | 2,500km (1,554 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥59,140($430) | once daily | 2,446km (1,520 miles) |
| Bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ, train | 1 day 5h | ¥54,350($395) | once daily | 2,483km (1,543 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥33,675($245) | once daily | 2,059km (1,280 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kitami and Fukuoka
Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Star Flyer
Bus companies
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bocho Kotsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Fukuoka
The following major airports near Fukuoka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Fukuoka
Saga Airport (HSG)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Fukuoka
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Fukuoka