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.
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 Hirosaki → Chitose if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Aomori (AOJ).
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Shin-Aomori.
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Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Hirosaki.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 45m | ¥12,320($90) | hourly | 277km (172 miles) |
Train | 4h 40m | ¥13,005($95) | every 2 hours | 435km (270 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 45m | ¥9,445($69) | twice daily | 489km (304 miles) |
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
The following major airports near Hirosaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.