There are 4 ways to get from Biei to Kitami by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Asahikawa to Kitamitrain Okhotsk / ...
4h 30m¥4,252–7,721Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 美瑛駅 to 旭川駅前bus 旭川線
- 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¥2,772–4,261Drive 172.4 km
- Drive from Biei to Kitamicar 172.4 km
2h 37m¥2,997–4,328Train via Nishi-Kitami
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Nishi-Kitamitrain [39418] Kitami
4h 56m¥4,152–5,521
Biei to Kitami by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Biei to Kitami is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Biei to Kitami is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
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.
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.
The distance between Biei and Kitami is 203 km. The road distance is 172.4 km.
The best way to get from Biei to Kitami without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥4200 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Biei to Kitami, including transfers.
Biei to Kitami bus services, operated by Furano bus, depart from 美瑛駅 station.
Biei to Kitami train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Asahikawa station.
The best way to get from Biei to Kitami is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥4200 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥4300 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Biei, Japan and Kitami, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Asahikawa to Kitami 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,900–7,000 and the journey takes 2h 53m. JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) also services this route once daily. 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.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Asahikawa to Kitami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–7,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥5,500–6,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥4,900–7,000
- Green Seat
- ¥7,000–10,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Asahikawa to Kitami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–4,900
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Asahikawa to Nishi-Kitami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
- Website
- furanobus.jp
Bus from 美瑛駅 to 旭川駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥470–700
- Schedules at
- furanobus.jp
- Phone
- 0154-37-2224
- Website
- akanbus.co.jp
Bus from 旭川駅前 to 北見バスターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,600
- Schedules at
- akanbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Biei to Kitami bus services, operated by Furano bus, arrive at 旭川駅前 station.
Biei to Kitami train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Kitami station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biei to Kitami is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Biei to Kitami.
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