How to travel from Kitami to Naoshima, Japan
The distance between Kitami and Naoshima is around 1,495km (929 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Kitami to Naoshima by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Naoshima → Kitami if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Okayama (OKJ) then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical cost¥27,790($205)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Okayama then take a ferry to Honmura.
- Duration16h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥61,740($450)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Naoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kitami to Naoshima by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around ¥27,380 ($200) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,790 ($205).
The distance between Kitami and Naoshima is around 1,495km (929 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,343km (835 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Kitami and Naoshima by plane, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kitami to Naoshima is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx ¥27,790 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Naoshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥27,380 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kitami and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Okayama (OKJ) then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kitami and Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Okayama (OKJ) then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kitami to Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the train to Chayamachi then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 5h 60m.
The closest major airport to Naoshima is Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima. Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) 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 Naoshima. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Takamatsu (TAK) then take the train to Chayamachi then take a ferry to Honmura. instead which will take 5h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Naoshima is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around ¥58,595 ($430).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Naoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 6 similar | 5h 30m | ¥27,790($205) | 5 times a day | 1,632km (1,014 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train and ferry | 5h 45m | ¥45,450($330) | 5 times a day | 1,495km (929 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 60m | ¥58,595($430) | 5 times a day | 1,672km (1,039 miles) |
| Fly to Osaka Kansai (KIX), train and ferry | 6h 10m | ¥27,380($200) | 5 times a day | 1,581km (982 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 8h 45m | ¥50,925($370) | twice daily | 1,541km (957 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and ferry | 9h 35m | ¥37,785($275) | twice daily | 1,609km (1,000 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 9h 10m | ¥29,845($220) | twice daily | 1,640km (1,019 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 16h 45m | ¥61,740($450) | twice daily | 2,139km (1,329 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 24h 50m | ¥46,955($345) | once daily | 2,102km (1,306 miles) |
| Bus to 札幌駅前ｂｔ, train and ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥46,685($340) | once daily | 2,162km (1,344 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kitami and Naoshima
Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Star Flyer
Bus companies
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
JR Bus Kanto
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Airports near Naoshima
The following major airports near Naoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Naoshima
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Naoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Naoshima