How to travel from Chitose to Hamada, Japan
The distance between Chitose and Hamada is around 1,365km (848 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Chitose to Hamada by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hamada → Chitose if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Hamada.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥34,910($255)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥50,925($370)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hamada.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥54,625($400)
Multiple train operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Tsuruga then take the bus to Osaka Umeda and then to Hamada.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥31,760($230)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Hamada.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,465($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Hamada
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chitose to Hamada by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,465 ($185) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,910 ($255).
The distance between Chitose and Hamada is around 1,365km (848 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,208km (750 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Chitose and Hamada by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Chitose to Hamada is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥34,910 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Hamada is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,465 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Hamada. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chitose to Hamada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chitose and Hamada. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 50m, 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 Hamada. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Hamada. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chitose to Hamada. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi and then to Kurokawacho. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Hamada is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Hamada. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Hamada. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi and then to Kurokawacho. instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Hamada is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥29,160 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chitose and Hamada
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 4h 15m | ¥34,910($255) | hourly | 1,606km (998 miles) |
| Fly to Izumo (IZO), Train | 4h 35m | ¥36,140($265) | 4 times a day | 1,561km (970 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | ¥29,160($215) | hourly | 1,365km (848 miles) |
| Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), train | 5h 35m | ¥28,340($205) | twice daily | 1,682km (1,045 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 35m | ¥35,320($260) | every 2 hours | 1,400km (870 miles) |
| Fly to Kobe (UKB), train and bus | 6h 10m | ¥36,550($265) | hourly | 1,466km (911 miles) |
| Fly to Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK), train and bus | 6h 40m | ¥35,730($260) | every 4 hours | 1,690km (1,050 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 13h 25m | ¥50,925($370) | every 4 hours | 2,005km (1,246 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 24h 35m | ¥49,695($365) | once daily | 2,022km (1,256 miles) |
Train | 13h 50m | ¥54,625($400) | twice daily | 2,149km (1,336 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 6h | ¥31,760($230) | once daily | 1,615km (1,003 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥25,465($185) | once daily | 1,560km (969 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chitose and Hamada
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airlines
Spring Airlines Japan
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
Airports near Hamada
The following major airports near Hamada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Hamada
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 210km (130 miles) from Hamada
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 294km (183 miles) from Hamada