How to travel from Nagaoka to Kitami, Japan
The distance between Nagaoka and Kitami is around 911km (566 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nagaoka to Kitami by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kitami → Nagaoka if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Memambetsu (MMB).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥42,850($315)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kitami(Hokkaido).
- Duration12h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥42,440($310)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Niigata then take the bus to Sendai then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sapporo(Jr) then take the bus to 旭川駅前 and then to 北見バスターミナル.
- Duration16h 5m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥35,730($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Niigata then take a ferry to Otaru then take the train to Kitami(Hokkaido).
- Duration22h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥23,135($170)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Kitami.
- Duration17hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥20,400($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagaoka and Kitami
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagaoka to Kitami by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥20,400 ($150) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,850 ($315).
The distance between Nagaoka and Kitami is around 911km (566 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 825km (512 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Nagaoka and Kitami by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Nagaoka to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥42,850 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagaoka and Kitami is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥20,400 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagaoka and Kitami. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nagaoka to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nagaoka and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 55m, 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 Nagaoka and Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagaoka to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Nagaoka to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagaoka to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥42,850 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagaoka and Kitami
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 30m | ¥42,850($315) | hourly | 911km (566 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, Fly | 4h 35m | ¥25,465($185) | hourly | 1,294km (804 miles) |
Train | 12h 55m | ¥42,440($310) | twice daily | 1,620km (1,006 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 16h 5m | ¥35,730($260) | twice daily | 1,448km (900 miles) |
| Train to Niigata, bus | 17h 40m | ¥39,290($285) | once daily | 1,351km (840 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 22h 25m | ¥23,135($170) | 5 times a week | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 17hrs | ¥20,400($150) | twice daily | 1,225km (761 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagaoka and Kitami
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
北海道バス
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Train operators
Airlines
AIRDO
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Kitami
The following major airports near Kitami offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Memanbetsu Airport (MMB)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Kitami
Kushiro Airport (KUH)
- Distance
- 88km (54 miles) from Kitami
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 212km (132 miles) from Kitami