How to travel from Kitami to Hyuga, Japan

The distance between Kitami and Hyuga is around 1,973km (1,226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kitami to Hyuga 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,015($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration21h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥69,135($505)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 札幌駅前[北4条西1丁目] then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hakata then take the bus to Nobeoka Station.

  • Duration23h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥66,395($485)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,455($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Hyuga

There are several options for getting from Kitami to Hyuga by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥35,455 ($260) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,015 ($285).

The distance between Kitami and Hyuga is around 1,973km (1,226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,656km (1,029 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Kitami and Hyuga by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Kitami to Hyuga is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥39,015 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Hyuga is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥35,455 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Hyuga. It typically takes around 21h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Hyuga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Kokura. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 21h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kitami and Hyuga. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 21h 10m, 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 Hyuga. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kitami to Hyuga. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hyuga is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) (KMI) which is approximately 64km (39 miles) from Hyuga. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hyuga. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Hyugashi. instead which will take 5h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Hyuga is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥39,015 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Hyuga

Transport options from Kitami to Hyuga
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
5h 20m
¥39,015($285)
hourly1,973km (1,226 miles)
Fly to Kagoshima (KOJ), train7hrs
¥40,935($300)
every 3 hours2,132km (1,325 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 15m
¥41,755($305)
once daily2,051km (1,274 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6h 60m
¥39,015($285)
5 times a day2,068km (1,285 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train7h 50m
¥39,425($290)
every 3 hours1,998km (1,242 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 15m
¥39,700($290)
twice daily2,018km (1,254 miles)
Train
21h 10m
¥69,135($505)
twice daily2,720km (1,690 miles)
Bus and Train
23h 5m
¥66,395($485)
4 times a day2,776km (1,725 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 10h
¥35,455($260)
once daily2,231km (1,386 miles)

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Airports near Hyuga

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

KMI
Miyazaki Airport (KMI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (39 miles) from Hyuga
KMJ
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Hyuga
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
170km (105 miles) from Hyuga