How to travel from Oita to Kitami, Japan
The distance between Oita and Kitami is around 1,711km (1,063 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Oita 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.
👋 Also check out Kitami → Oita if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Oita (OIT) to Memambetsu (MMB).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥68,450($500)
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Kokura, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kitami(Hokkaido).
- Duration18hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥73,240($535)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kyōto 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.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥59,825($435)
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 9h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥34,360($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Kitami
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oita to Kitami by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥34,360 ($250) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥68,450 ($500).
The distance between Oita and Kitami is around 1,711km (1,063 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,585km (985 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Oita and Kitami by plane.
The quickest way to get from Oita to Kitami is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥68,450 ($500).
The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Kitami is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥34,360 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oita and Kitami. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oita to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Oita and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18hrs, 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 Oita and Kitami. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Oita and Kitami. Flights depart from Oita (OIT) and arrive at Memambetsu (MMB) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Oita to Kitami. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Oita to Kitami typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Oita (OIT) 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 Oita to Kitami. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Kitami is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥68,450 ($500).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Kitami
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 40m | ¥68,450($500) | hourly | 1,711km (1,063 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, plane | 5h 30m | ¥77,485($565) | hourly | 1,872km (1,163 miles) |
| Train to Yukuhashi, Fly | 5h 35m | ¥52,020($380) | hourly | 1,981km (1,231 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | ¥50,380($370) | twice daily | 1,895km (1,178 miles) |
Train | 18hrs | ¥73,240($535) | twice daily | 2,576km (1,601 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | ¥59,825($435) | once daily | 2,598km (1,615 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 4h | ¥61,880($450) | once daily | 2,538km (1,577 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 9h | ¥34,360($250) | once daily | 2,103km (1,307 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oita and Kitami
Airlines
Solaseed Air
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bocho Kotsu
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
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