There are 4 ways to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami(Hokkaido)train Senmo Line
1h 54m¥1,900–2,500Drive 78.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitamicar 78.8 km
1h 10m¥1,319–1,906Bus
- Take the bus from Shari Bus Terminal to Memanbetu Airportbus Shiretoko Airport Liner
- Take the bus from 女満別空港 to 北見bus 女満別空港線
2h 36m¥2,026–3,247Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitamitaxi 78.8 km
1h 10m¥23,000–28,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami. However, there are services departing from Shari Bus Terminal and arriving at 北見 via 女満別空港. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shiretoko-Shari and arriving at Kitami(Hokkaido). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Shiretoko-Shari and Kitami is 90 km. The road distance is 78.8 km.
The best way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2500.
The train from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami(Hokkaido) takes 1h 54m including transfers and departs once daily.
Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami bus services, operated by Abashiri Bus, depart from Shari Bus Terminal station.
Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Shiretoko-Shari station.
The best way to get from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Shiretoko-Shari, Japan and Kitami, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami(Hokkaido) once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,500 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shari Bus Terminal to 北見 via 女満別空港 in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami(Hokkaido)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0152-43-4101
- Website
- Abashiri Bus
Bus from Shari Bus Terminal to Memanbetu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- Abashiri Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- ¥23,000–28,000
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More Questions & Answers
Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami bus services, operated by Abashiri Bus, arrive at Memanbetu Airport station.
Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Kitami(Hokkaido) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Shiretoko-Shari to Kitami.
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