How to travel from Nagasaki to Kitami, Japan

The distance between Nagasaki and Kitami is around 1,839km (1,142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nagasaki to Kitami 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.

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Fly

Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Memambetsu (MMB).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥98,020($715)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 2 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥75,295($550)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to 札幌駅前[北4条西1丁目] and then to 北見バスターミナル.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥66,670($485)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Kitami.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,455($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Kitami

There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Kitami by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥32,445 ($235) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥98,020 ($715).

The distance between Nagasaki and Kitami is around 1,839km (1,142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,730km (1,075 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Kitami is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥98,020 ($715).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Kitami is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥32,445 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagasaki and Kitami. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagasaki and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 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 Nagasaki and Kitami. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nagasaki and Kitami. Flights depart from Nagasaki (NGS) and arrive at Memambetsu (MMB) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Nagasaki to Kitami. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nagasaki to Kitami typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Nagasaki (NGS) and and arrive into Memambetsu (MMB).

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 Nagasaki to Kitami. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Kitami is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥98,020 ($715).

How do I get from Nagasaki to Kitami

Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Kitami

Transport options from Nagasaki to Kitami
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 35m
¥98,020($715)
hourly2,020km (1,255 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
¥74,610($545)
hourly1,839km (1,142 miles)
Train to Saga, Fly5h 55m
¥32,445($235)
5 times a day2,055km (1,277 miles)
Train to Shin-Tosu, plane6h 55m
¥55,305($405)
hourly1,981km (1,231 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train6h 30m
¥126,905($925)
5 times a day2,115km (1,314 miles)
Train
18h 55m
¥75,295($550)
twice daily2,654km (1,649 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
20h 45m
¥66,670($485)
every 4 hours2,613km (1,624 miles)
Bus to 小倉駅前下り, train1 day 5h
¥62,565($455)
once daily2,628km (1,633 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 10h
¥35,455($260)
once daily2,185km (1,358 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