How to travel from Kitami to Hamada, Japan
The distance between Kitami and Hamada is around 1,726km (1,072 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kitami to Hamada by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hamada → Kitami if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Hamada.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost¥37,100($270)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho.
- Duration18h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥60,510($440)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hamada.
- Duration18h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥64,205($470)
Multiple train operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Hamada.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥29,705($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Hamada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kitami to Hamada by plane, bus, train, 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 fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,100 ($270).
The distance between Kitami and Hamada is around 1,726km (1,072 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,416km (880 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Kitami and Hamada by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kitami to Hamada is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥37,100 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Hamada 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 Kitami and Hamada. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Hamada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kitami and Hamada. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 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 Kitami and Hamada. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Hamada. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kitami to Hamada. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi and then to Kurokawacho. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Hamada is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Hamada. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Hamada. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi and then to Kurokawacho. instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Hamada is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ¥35,455 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Hamada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 5h 10m | ¥37,100($270) | hourly | 1,810km (1,125 miles) |
| Fly to Izumo (IZO), Train | 5h 25m | ¥38,330($280) | 4 times a day | 1,765km (1,097 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 15m | ¥35,455($260) | hourly | 1,829km (1,137 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 35m | ¥37,920($275) | every 4 hours | 1,894km (1,177 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 55m | ¥39,155($285) | twice daily | 1,855km (1,153 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 10h 25m | ¥38,060($280) | twice daily | 1,726km (1,072 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 18h 35m | ¥60,510($440) | twice daily | 2,368km (1,471 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 3h | ¥49,695($365) | once daily | 2,378km (1,477 miles) |
Train | 18h 55m | ¥64,205($470) | twice daily | 2,512km (1,561 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥29,705($215) | once daily | 1,843km (1,145 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kitami and Hamada
Airlines
AIRDO
Spring Airlines Japan
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
北海道バス
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Hamada
The following major airports near Hamada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Hamada
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 210km (130 miles) from Hamada
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 294km (183 miles) from Hamada