How to travel from Akune to Chitose, Japan
The distance between Akune and Chitose is around 1,633km (1,015 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Akune to Chitose by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chitose → Akune if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Hakata, Fly
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Chitose (CTS).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥30,530($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Hakata, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥60,235($440)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Tokuyama then take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal.
- Duration23h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥57,225($420)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Chitose.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥31,900($235)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akune and Chitose
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akune to Chitose by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥30,530 ($225) and will take around 4h 25m.
The distance between Akune and Chitose is around 1,633km (1,015 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,568km (974 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Akune and Chitose by ferry, car and plane.
The quickest way to get from Akune to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥30,530 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Akune and Chitose is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥30,530 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akune and Chitose. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akune to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Izumi(Kagoshima), Hakata, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Akune and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 13h 40m, 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 Akune and Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akune to Chitose. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ushibuka Port then drive to Amakusa (AXJ) then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Chitose is New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Chitose. Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) and Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) 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 Akune to Chitose. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ushibuka Port then drive to Amakusa (AXJ) then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akune to Chitose is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥36,280 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akune and Chitose
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Hakata, Fly + 2 similar | 4h 25m | ¥30,530($225) | hourly | 1,633km (1,015 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | ¥72,555($530) | hourly | 1,891km (1,175 miles) |
| Ferry, Car and Plane | 4h 45m | ¥36,280($265) | every 3 hours | 1,634km (1,015 miles) |
Train | 13h 40m | ¥60,235($440) | every 3 hours | 2,347km (1,458 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 23h 55m | ¥57,225($420) | once daily | 2,375km (1,476 miles) |
| Train to Kumamoto, bus | 1 day 6h | ¥49,830($365) | once daily | 2,376km (1,476 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 7h | ¥31,900($235) | once daily | 1,986km (1,234 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akune and Chitose
Airlines
Amakusa Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Sanwa Merchant Vessel Co.. Ltd.
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Bocho Kotsu
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Train operators
Airports near Chitose
The following major airports near Chitose offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Chitose
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Chitose
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 115km (71 miles) from Chitose