How to travel from Kitami to Tanabe, Japan
The distance between Kitami and Tanabe is around 1,502km (933 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kitami to Tanabe 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 Tanabe → Kitami if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥31,215($230)
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Train
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
- Duration17h 5m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥55,445($405)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to 札幌駅前［北４条西１丁目］ and then to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル then take a ferry to Tsuruga then take the bus to Osaka Umeda and then to Tanabe City Hall.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥33,130($240)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) then take the bus to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル then take a ferry to Tsuruga then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥37,510($275)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Tanabe.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥27,245($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Tanabe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kitami to Tanabe by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥27,245 ($200) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,215 ($230).
The distance between Kitami and Tanabe is around 1,502km (933 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,340km (833 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Kitami and Tanabe by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kitami to Tanabe is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥31,215 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Tanabe is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥27,245 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Tanabe. It typically takes around 17h 5m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 5m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kitami and Tanabe. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 17h 5m, 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kitami and Tanabe. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and arrive at Nanki Shirahama (SHM) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Kitami to Tanabe. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kitami to Tanabe typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and and arrive into Nanki Shirahama (SHM).
The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM). instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Tanabe is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥31,215 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Tanabe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 25m | ¥31,215($230) | every 3 hours | 1,502km (933 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 30m | ¥31,485($230) | every 3 hours | 1,535km (954 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 6h 30m | ¥39,290($285) | every 3 hours | 1,597km (993 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 20m | ¥33,265($245) | twice daily | 1,547km (961 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 8h 20m | ¥48,735($355) | every 3 hours | 1,879km (1,167 miles) |
Train | 17h 5m | ¥55,445($405) | twice daily | 2,121km (1,318 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 9h | ¥33,130($240) | once daily | 1,776km (1,103 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | ¥37,510($275) | once daily | 1,777km (1,104 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥27,245($200) | once daily | 1,677km (1,042 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kitami and Tanabe
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
北海道バス
Honshi Bus
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Keifuku Bus
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Tanabe
The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shirahama Airport (SHM)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Tanabe
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Tanabe