How to travel from Kitami to Hiroshima, Japan

The distance between Kitami and Hiroshima is around 1,612km (1,002 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kitami to Hiroshima by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HiroshimaKitami if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Fly

Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,570($215)
Operated by

AIRDO

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hiroshima.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥65,025($475)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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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 Hiroshima BC.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,875($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Hiroshima.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,705($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Hiroshima

There are several options for getting from Kitami to Hiroshima by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥29,570 ($215) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,195 ($280).

The distance between Kitami and Hiroshima is around 1,612km (1,002 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,436km (892 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Kitami and Hiroshima by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Kitami to Hiroshima is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥38,195 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Hiroshima is to fly which will typically cost around ¥29,570 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Hiroshima. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Hiroshima. 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 16h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kitami and Hiroshima. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 16h 15m, 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 Hiroshima. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kitami and Hiroshima. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and arrive at Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Kitami to Hiroshima. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kitami to Hiroshima typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and and arrive into Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK).

The closest major airport to Hiroshima is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Hiroshima. 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 Hiroshima. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi. instead which will take 4h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Hiroshima is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥38,195 ($280).

How do I get from Kitami to Hiroshima

Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Hiroshima

Transport options from Kitami to Hiroshima
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
5h 10m
¥29,570($215)
every 4 hours1,778km (1,105 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 45m
¥38,195($280)
hourly1,715km (1,066 miles)
Plane and Ferry6h 20m
¥47,915($350)
every 2 hours1,786km (1,110 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 25m
¥46,135($335)
twice daily1,613km (1,003 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus8h 5m
¥49,010($360)
twice daily1,612km (1,002 miles)
Train
16h 15m
¥65,025($475)
twice daily2,254km (1,401 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 1h
¥48,875($355)
once daily2,198km (1,366 miles)
Bus to 札幌駅前bt, train1 day 1h
¥54,075($395)
once daily2,288km (1,422 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 5h
¥29,705($215)
once daily1,785km (1,109 miles)

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Airports near Hiroshima

The following major airports near Hiroshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Hiroshima
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Hiroshima
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Hiroshima