How to travel from Chitose to Hakodate, Japan

The distance between Chitose and Hakodate is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chitose to Hakodate by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HakodateChitose if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hakodate (HKD).

  • Duration1hr
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,080($155)
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Train

Take the train to Hakodate.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,530($55)
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Drive

Drive to Hakodate.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance263km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Hakodate

There are several options for getting from Chitose to Hakodate by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥7,530 ($55) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,080 ($155).

The distance between Chitose and Hakodate is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (87 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Chitose and Hakodate by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chitose to Hakodate is to fly which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx ¥21,080 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Hakodate, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,530 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Hakodate. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chitose and Hakodate with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 3h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Chitose and Hakodate. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Hakodate. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hakodate (HKD). instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chitose and Hakodate. Flights depart from New Chitose (CTS) and arrive at Hakodate (HKD). The flight takes around 35min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Chitose and Hakodate with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 35min.

All Nippon Airways fly between Chitose and Hakodate. Flights depart from New Chitose (CTS) and and arrive into Hakodate (HKD). These flights usually take around 35min.

The flight from Chitose to Hakodate typically takes around 35min. Flights depart from New Chitose (CTS) and and arrive into Hakodate (HKD).

The closest major airport to Hakodate is Hakodate Airport (HKD) (HKD) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Hakodate. Okushiri Airport (OIR) (OIR) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chitose and Hakodate. The distance is around 263km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Hakodate is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ¥7,530 ($55).

How do I get from Chitose to Hakodate

Compare travel optionsbetween Chitose and Hakodate

Transport options from Chitose to Hakodate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1hr
¥21,080($155)
hourly146km (91 miles)
Train
3h 15m
¥7,530($55)
every 2 hours271km (168 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
¥3,970($29)
on demand263km (163 miles)

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Airports near Hakodate

The following major airports near Hakodate offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

HKD
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Hakodate
OIR
Okushiri Airport (OIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Hakodate
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Hakodate