What is the cheapest way to get from Biei to Kitami?

The cheapest way to get from Biei to Kitami is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Biei to Kitami?

The fastest way to get from Biei to Kitami is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4400.

Is there a direct bus between Biei and Kitami?

No, there is no direct bus from Biei to Kitami. However, there are services departing from 美瑛駅 and arriving at 北見バスターミナル via 旭川駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Biei and Kitami?

No, there is no direct train from Biei to Kitami. However, there are services departing from Biei and arriving at Kitami via Asahikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Biei to Kitami?

The distance between Biei and Kitami is 203 km. The road distance is 172.4 km.

How do I travel from Biei to Kitami without a car?

The best way to get from Biei to Kitami without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Biei to Kitami?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Biei to Kitami, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Biei to Kitami bus from?

Biei to Kitami bus services, operated by Furano bus, depart from 美瑛駅 station.

Where do I catch the Biei to Kitami train from?

Biei to Kitami train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Asahikawa station.

Train or bus from Biei to Kitami?

The best way to get from Biei to Kitami is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥4300 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Biei to Kitami bus arrive?

Biei to Kitami bus services, operated by Furano bus, arrive at 旭川駅前 station.

Where does the Biei to Kitami train arrive?

Biei to Kitami train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Kitami station.

Can I drive from Biei to Kitami?

Yes, the driving distance between Biei to Kitami is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Biei to Kitami.

Where can I stay near Kitami?

There are 40+ hotels available in Kitami.

Biei to Kitami - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Biei to Kitami by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Asahikawa to Kitamitrain Okhotsk / ...
4h 30m
¥4,252–5,621
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 美瑛駅 to 旭川駅前bus 旭川線
2. Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 北見バスターミナルbus 旭川～北見～釧路
5h 21m
¥2,772–4,261
Drive 172.4 km
1. Drive from Biei to Kitamicar 172.4 km
2h 37m
¥2,992–4,321

Biei to Kitami by bus

14Weekly Buses

5h 21mAverage Duration

¥2,772Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 202.8 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Biei, Japan and Kitami, Japan?

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Asahikawa to Kitami 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,700–4,900 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 美瑛駅 to 北見バスターミナル via 旭川駅前 in around 5h 21m.

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