How to travel from Maizuru to Kitami, Japan

The distance between Maizuru and Kitami is around 1,406km (874 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Maizuru to Kitami by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Memambetsu (MMB).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥45,725($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥52,295($380)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Otaru then take the train to Kitami(Hokkaido).

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,255($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Otaru then take the bus to 北見駅前[南口].

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,750($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Kitami.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,410($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maizuru and Kitami

There are several options for getting from Maizuru to Kitami by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥23,410 ($170) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥45,725 ($335).

The distance between Maizuru and Kitami is around 1,406km (874 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,179km (733 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Maizuru and Kitami by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Maizuru to Kitami is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥45,725 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Maizuru and Kitami is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥23,410 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maizuru and Kitami. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Maizuru to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Maizuru and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 15h 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 Maizuru and Kitami. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maizuru to Kitami. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Maizuru to Kitami. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maizuru to Kitami is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥45,725 ($335).

How do I get from Maizuru to Kitami

Compare travel optionsbetween Maizuru and Kitami

Transport options from Maizuru to Kitami
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
¥45,725($335)
twice daily1,406km (874 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
¥53,255($390)
every 4 hours1,485km (923 miles)
Bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal, Fly5h 15m
¥48,735($355)
every 4 hours1,468km (912 miles)
Train
15h 45m
¥52,295($380)
twice daily2,009km (1,248 miles)
Ferry and Train
1 day 2h
¥30,255($220)
once daily1,415km (879 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 3h
¥28,750($210)
once daily1,485km (923 miles)
Ferry and Car
1 day 1h
¥23,410($170)
once daily1,423km (884 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