How to travel from Chiba to Chitose, Japan
The distance between Chiba and Chitose is around 851km (529 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Chiba to Chitose 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 Chitose → Chiba if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥20,810($150)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥28,065($205)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Ōmiya Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥34,090($250)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Konan Bus Aomori Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Seikan Ferry Hakodate Terminal then take the train to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration19h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥20,535($150)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai.
- Duration19h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥20,125($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Chitose
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chiba to Chitose by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥20,125 ($145) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,810 ($150).
The distance between Chiba and Chitose is around 851km (529 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 813km (505 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Chiba and Chitose by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Chiba to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥20,810 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥20,125 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Chitose. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Chiba and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Chiba and Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Chiba to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ¥20,810 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Chitose
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 25m | ¥20,810($150) | hourly | 875km (544 miles) |
| Train to Funabashi, plane | 3hrs | ¥27,515($200) | hourly | 851km (529 miles) |
Train | 7h 35m | ¥28,065($205) | every 3 hours | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 25m | ¥34,090($250) | once daily | 1,172km (728 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 19h 25m | ¥20,535($150) | once daily | 1,162km (722 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 35m | ¥20,125($145) | twice daily | 927km (576 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chiba and Chitose
Airlines
Spring Airlines Japan
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Seikan Ferry
Bus companies
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Konan Bus
Train operators
Fujikyu Railway
Tobu Railway
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