How to travel from Naoshima to Kitami, Japan
The distance between Naoshima and Kitami is around 1,504km (934 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Naoshima to Kitami by ferry, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kitami → Naoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Uno then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Memambetsu (MMB).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥44,490($325)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kitami(Hokkaido).
- Duration16h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥61,740($450)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Kitami
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Kitami by ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which costs around ¥28,610 ($210) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥54,350 ($395).
The distance between Naoshima and Kitami is around 1,504km (934 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,343km (835 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Naoshima and Kitami by ferry, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Kitami is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥54,350 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Kitami is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥28,610 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Kitami. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Kitami. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Kitami. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Naoshima to Kitami. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Kitami is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥44,905 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Kitami
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 25m | ¥44,490($325) | 5 times a day | 1,633km (1,015 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 5h 20m | ¥54,350($395) | 5 times a day | 1,504km (934 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 5h 50m | ¥28,610($210) | 5 times a day | 1,581km (982 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 6hrs | ¥44,905($330) | 5 times a day | 1,672km (1,039 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | ¥47,505($345) | 5 times a day | 1,681km (1,045 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 16h 35m | ¥61,740($450) | twice daily | 2,139km (1,329 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 1h | ¥46,955($345) | once daily | 2,086km (1,296 miles) |
| Ferry to Takamatsu, bus and train | 1 day 6h | ¥46,685($340) | once daily | 2,205km (1,370 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naoshima and Kitami
Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Star Flyer
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Bus companies
Tokushima Bus Co
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
JR Bus Kanto
JR Bus Tōhoku
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
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