How to travel from Tsu to Kitami, Japan

The distance between Tsu and Kitami is around 1,323km (822 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tsu to Kitami by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Memambetsu (MMB).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥47,230($345)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,325($355)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus, Train and Ferry

Take the bus to Kyoto then take the train to Tsuruga then take a ferry to Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal then take the bus to 札幌駅前bt and then to 北見駅前[南口].

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,665($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tsuruga then take a ferry to Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal then drive to Kitami.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,780($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tsu and Kitami

There are several options for getting from Tsu to Kitami by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥22,180 ($160) and will take around 2 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥47,230 ($345).

The distance between Tsu and Kitami is around 1,323km (822 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,191km (740 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Tsu and Kitami by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Tsu to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥47,230 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Kitami is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,180 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Kitami. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kintetsunagoya, Nagoya, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Kintetsu Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tsu and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 14h 30m, 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 Tsu and Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Tsu to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥47,230 ($345).

How do I get from Tsu to Kitami

Compare travel optionsbetween Tsu and Kitami

Transport options from Tsu to Kitami
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
¥47,230($345)
hourly1,323km (822 miles)
Train to Osaka-Namba, Fly5h 15m
¥45,585($335)
every 2 hours1,446km (899 miles)
Train
14h 30m
¥48,325($355)
twice daily1,847km (1,147 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar
1 day 6h
¥30,665($225)
once daily1,621km (1,007 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus2 days
¥22,180($160)
3 times a week1,831km (1,138 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
¥24,780($180)
once daily1,469km (913 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