How to travel from Chitose to Hirosaki, Japan

The distance between Chitose and Hirosaki is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Aomori (AOJ).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,320($90)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Shin-Aomori.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,005($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Hirosaki.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,445($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Hirosaki

There are several options for getting from Chitose to Hirosaki by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥9,445 ($69) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥12,320 ($90).

The distance between Chitose and Hirosaki is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Chitose and Hirosaki by train.

The quickest way to get from Chitose to Hirosaki is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ¥12,320 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Hirosaki is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥9,445 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Hirosaki. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chitose to Hirosaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Shin-Aomori. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chitose and Hirosaki. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 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 Chitose and Hirosaki. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Aomori (AOJ). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chitose and Hirosaki. Flights depart from New Chitose (CTS) and arrive at Aomori (AOJ). The flight takes around 45min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Chitose and Hirosaki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 45min.

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly between Chitose and Hirosaki. Flights depart from New Chitose (CTS) and and arrive into Aomori (AOJ). These flights usually take around 45min.

The flight from Chitose to Hirosaki typically takes around 45min. Flights depart from New Chitose (CTS) and and arrive into Aomori (AOJ).

The closest major airport to Hirosaki is Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki. Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) (ONJ) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chitose to Hirosaki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Shin-Aomori. instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Hirosaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥13,005 ($95).

How do I get from Chitose to Hirosaki

Compare travel optionsbetween Chitose and Hirosaki

Transport options from Chitose to Hirosaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 45m
¥12,320($90)
hourly277km (172 miles)
Train
4h 40m
¥13,005($95)
every 2 hours435km (270 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 45m
¥9,445($69)
twice daily489km (304 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chitose and Hirosaki

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Airports near Hirosaki

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

AOJ
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Hirosaki
ONJ
Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Hirosaki
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
263km (163 miles) from Hirosaki