How to travel from Kitami to Shikoku, Japan

The distance between Kitami and Shikoku is around 1,625km (1,010 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kitami to Shikoku 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 ShikokuKitami if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Kochi (KCZ).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥44,905($330)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥66,535($485)
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 Harimayabashi.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,190($350)
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 Kōchi.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,845($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Shikoku

There are several options for getting from Kitami to Shikoku by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥29,845 ($220) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,905 ($330).

The distance between Kitami and Shikoku is around 1,625km (1,010 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,457km (906 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Kitami and Shikoku by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Kitami to Shikoku is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥44,905 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Shikoku is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥29,845 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Shikoku. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Shikoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Okayama and Kochi(Kochi). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kitami and Shikoku. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 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 Shikoku. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Kochi (KCZ). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kitami and Shikoku. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and arrive at Kochi (KCZ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Kitami to Shikoku. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kitami to Shikoku typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and and arrive into Kochi (KCZ).

The closest major airport to Shikoku is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Shikoku. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Shikoku. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Niihama. instead which will take 5h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Shikoku is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥42,165 ($310).

How do I get from Kitami to Shikoku

Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Shikoku

Transport options from Kitami to Shikoku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 50m
¥44,905($330)
hourly1,666km (1,035 miles)
Plane and Bus5hrs
¥58,045($425)
every 2 hours1,650km (1,025 miles)
Plane and Train5h 35m
¥42,165($310)
hourly1,803km (1,120 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train6hrs
¥49,695($365)
hourly1,625km (1,010 miles)
Train
18h 20m
¥66,535($485)
twice daily2,290km (1,423 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 1h
¥48,190($350)
once daily2,200km (1,367 miles)
Bus to 札幌駅前bt, train1 day 2h
¥54,625($400)
once daily2,175km (1,351 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 5h
¥29,845($220)
once daily1,787km (1,111 miles)

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Airports near Shikoku

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

KCZ
Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Shikoku
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Shikoku
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Shikoku