The distance between Sapporo and Kitami is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sapporo to Kitami by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kitami → Sapporo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to 栄町 then fly from Sapporo Okadama (OKD) to Memambetsu (MMB).
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Take the bus to 北見バスターミナル.
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Take the train to Kitami(Hokkaido).
There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Kitami by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥6,570 ($48) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,470 ($115).
The distance between Sapporo and Kitami is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Sapporo and Kitami by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Kitami is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥15,470 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Kitami, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,570 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sapporo and Kitami. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Sapporo and Kitami with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sapporo and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sapporo and Kitami. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sapporo and Kitami with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 4h 30m.
北海道バス run regular bus services between Sapporo and Kitami. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 2hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sapporo and Kitami. The distance is around 327km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Kitami is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥6,845 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 2hrs | ¥15,470($115) | hourly | 294km (183 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2hrs | ¥14,375($105) | hourly | 313km (195 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | ¥6,845($50) | hourly | 327km (203 miles) |
Bus via 旭川駅前 | 5h 35m | ¥6,570($48) | twice daily | 388km (241 miles) |
Train | 4h 30m | ¥9,585($70) | twice daily | 319km (198 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | ¥4,790($35) | on demand | 327km (203 miles) |
北海道バス
Sapporo Subway
The following major airports near Kitami offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.