How to travel from Wakayama to Kitami, Japan
The distance between Wakayama and Kitami is around 1,371km (852 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Wakayama to Kitami by train, plane, 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 → Wakayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Izumisano then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Memambetsu (MMB).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥21,080($155)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Osaka, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sapporo(Jr) and then to Kitami(Hokkaido).
- Duration15h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥59,690($435)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Tokyo then take the train 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.
- Duration23h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥46,135($335)
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 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥27,245($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Kitami
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Kitami by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥21,080 ($155) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Wakayama and Kitami is around 1,371km (852 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,302km (809 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Wakayama and Kitami by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥21,080 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Kitami is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥21,080 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wakayama and Kitami. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wakayama to Kitami. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sapporo(Jr). These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Wakayama and Kitami. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 15h 25m, 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 Wakayama and Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Izumisano then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Izumisano then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Wakayama to Kitami. We recommend that you take the train to Izumisano then fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to Memambetsu (MMB). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Kitami is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥21,080 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Kitami
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 35m | ¥21,080($155) | hourly | 1,371km (852 miles) |
| Train to Namba(Nankai), Fly | 4h 10m | ¥49,560($360) | hourly | 1,371km (852 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 5hrs | ¥67,080($490) | hourly | 1,505km (935 miles) |
| Train to Hagurazaki, Fly | 5hrs | ¥57,360($420) | every 4 hours | 1,393km (865 miles) |
Train | 15h 25m | ¥59,690($435) | twice daily | 2,028km (1,260 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 23h 25m | ¥46,135($335) | once daily | 1,983km (1,232 miles) |
| Bus to Tokyo Station Kajibashi, train | 23h 50m | ¥48,190($350) | once daily | 1,995km (1,240 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥27,245($200) | once daily | 1,609km (1,000 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Wakayama and Kitami
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Star Flyer
AIRDO
Bus companies
Nankai Bus
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Train operators
Nankai Railways
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
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