How to travel from Kōfu to Kitami, Japan

The distance between Kōfu and Kitami is around 1,177km (731 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kōfu to Kitami by train, plane, 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 KitamiKōfu if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Memambetsu (MMB).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,765($160)
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Train

Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kitami(Hokkaido).

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,935($300)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr) then take the bus to 北見駅前[南口].

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,825($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Kitami.

  • Duration24h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,150($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōfu and Kitami

There are several options for getting from Kōfu to Kitami by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥21,765 ($160) and will take around 4h 35m.

The distance between Kōfu and Kitami is around 1,177km (731 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,012km (629 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Kōfu and Kitami by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Kōfu to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥21,765 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Kōfu and Kitami is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥21,765 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōfu and Kitami. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kōfu to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shinjuku(Jr), Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōfu and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 45m, 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 Kōfu and Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōfu to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Kitami is Memanbetsu Airport (MMB) (MMB) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Kitami. Kushiro Airport (KUH) (KUH) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Kōfu to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōfu to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥21,765 ($160).

How do I get from Kōfu to Kitami

Compare travel optionsbetween Kōfu and Kitami

Transport options from Kōfu to Kitami
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 35m
¥21,765($160)
hourly1,177km (731 miles)
Train
13h 45m
¥40,935($300)
twice daily1,569km (975 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 25m
¥36,825($270)
4 times a day1,930km (1,199 miles)
Car and Ferry
24h 25m
¥26,150($190)
twice daily1,341km (834 miles)

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Airports near Kitami

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

MMB
Memanbetsu Airport (MMB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Kitami
KUH
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (54 miles) from Kitami
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Kitami