How to travel from Chitose to Kurashiki, Japan
The distance between Chitose and Kurashiki is around 1,150km (715 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Chitose to Kurashiki by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kurashiki → Chitose if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okayama (OKJ).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥27,245($200)
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Okayama.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥44,080($320)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Ueno then take the bus to Kurashiki.
- Duration19h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥42,850($315)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Kurashiki.
- Duration24h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,450($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Kurashiki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chitose to Kurashiki by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥19,850 ($145) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,245 ($200).
The distance between Chitose and Kurashiki is around 1,150km (715 miles).
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Chitose and Kurashiki by plane.
The quickest way to get from Chitose to Kurashiki is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥27,245 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Kurashiki is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,850 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Kurashiki. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chitose to Kurashiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Okayama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chitose and Kurashiki. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 45m, 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 Kurashiki. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okayama (OKJ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Chitose and Kurashiki. Flights depart from New Chitose (CTS) and arrive at Okayama (OKJ). The flight takes around 2hrs.
Yes there is a direct flight between Chitose and Kurashiki with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines fly between Chitose and Kurashiki. Flights depart from New Chitose (CTS) and and arrive into Okayama (OKJ). These flights usually take around 2hrs.
The flight from Chitose to Kurashiki typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from New Chitose (CTS) and and arrive into Okayama (OKJ).
The closest major airport to Kurashiki is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) 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 Kurashiki. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okayama (OKJ). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Kurashiki is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥27,245 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chitose and Kurashiki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 40m | ¥27,245($200) | 5 times a day | 1,150km (715 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4hrs | ¥33,405($245) | every 30 mins | 1,228km (763 miles) |
| Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), Train | 4h 30m | ¥19,850($145) | hourly | 1,449km (901 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 3h 60m | ¥31,900($235) | every 20 mins | 1,412km (877 miles) |
| Fly to Tokushima (TKS), bus and train | 5hrs | ¥123,345($900) | hourly | 1,477km (918 miles) |
Train | 10h 45m | ¥44,080($320) | every 4 hours | 1,763km (1,095 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 19h 55m | ¥42,850($315) | once daily | 1,809km (1,124 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 22h 40m | ¥40,250($295) | once daily | 1,899km (1,180 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 60m | ¥22,450($165) | once daily | 1,361km (845 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chitose and Kurashiki
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Tokushima Bus Co
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Kurashiki
The following major airports near Kurashiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Kurashiki
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Kurashiki
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 136km (84 miles) from Kurashiki