How to travel from Chitose to Akune, Japan
The distance between Chitose and Akune is around 1,633km (1,015 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Chitose to Akune by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Akune → Chitose if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), Train
Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥26,420($195)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Izumi(Kagoshima).
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥60,235($440)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Tokuyama-eki then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima).
- Duration24h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥57,225($420)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Akune.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥31,900($235)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Akune
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chitose to Akune by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥26,420 ($195) and will take around 4h 35m.
The distance between Chitose and Akune 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 55m to get from Chitose and Akune by plane, car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chitose to Akune is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Akune is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥26,420 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Akune. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chitose to Akune. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Hakata and Izumi(Kagoshima). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chitose and Akune. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 13h 60m, 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 Chitose and Akune. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Izumi(Kagoshima). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chitose to Akune. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Amakusa (AXJ) then drive to Ushibuka Port then take a ferry to Kuranomoto Port. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Akune is Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Akune. Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) (KOJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Chitose to Akune. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Amakusa (AXJ) then drive to Ushibuka Port then take a ferry to Kuranomoto Port. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Akune is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥33,540 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chitose and Akune
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), Train + 4 similar | 4h 35m | ¥26,420($195) | hourly | 1,633km (1,015 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | ¥36,965($270) | hourly | 1,770km (1,100 miles) |
| Fly to Kumamoto (KMJ), Train | 5h 5m | ¥38,470($280) | hourly | 1,654km (1,028 miles) |
| Fly to Miyazaki (KMI), train | 6h 5m | ¥39,565($290) | every 3 hours | 1,751km (1,088 miles) |
| Plane, Car and Ferry | 4h 55m | ¥33,540($245) | every 3 hours | 1,634km (1,015 miles) |
Train | 13h 60m | ¥60,235($440) | every 4 hours | 2,347km (1,458 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 24h 10m | ¥57,225($420) | once daily | 2,371km (1,473 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 6h | ¥49,830($365) | once daily | 2,399km (1,491 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 7h | ¥31,900($235) | once daily | 1,987km (1,235 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chitose and Akune
Airlines
Amakusa Airlines
Solaseed Air
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Bocho Kotsu
Ferry operators
Sanwa Merchant Vessel Co.. Ltd.
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Akune
The following major airports near Akune offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Akune
Kagoshima Airport (KOJ)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Akune
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 176km (109 miles) from Akune