How to travel from Chitose to Shimoda, Japan
The distance between Chitose and Shimoda is around 993km (617 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chitose to Shimoda by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Shimoda → Chitose if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥25,735($190)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥35,595($260)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Tokyo then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥40,795($300)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Hakodate then take a ferry to Aomori Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal then take the train to Izukyu Shimoda.
- Duration20h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,505($180)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Oarai then drive to Shimoda.
- Duration21h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥22,860($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Shimoda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chitose to Shimoda by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥19,305 ($140) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,735 ($190).
The distance between Chitose and Shimoda is around 993km (617 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 935km (581 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Chitose and Shimoda by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Chitose to Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥25,735 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,305 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Shimoda. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chitose to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Shin-Yokohama and Atami. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chitose and Shimoda. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chitose to Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Shimoda. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Shimoda is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥25,735 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chitose and Shimoda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4hrs | ¥25,735($190) | every 4 hours | 993km (617 miles) |
| Fly to Shizuoka (FSZ), train | 4h 50m | ¥31,760($230) | every 4 hours | 1,117km (694 miles) |
| Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train | 4h 50m | ¥19,305($140) | every 4 hours | 1,026km (638 miles) |
| Fly to Ibaraki (IBR), train | 4h 50m | ¥33,265($245) | every 4 hours | 1,007km (625 miles) |
| Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train | 5h 50m | ¥27,105($200) | every 4 hours | 1,331km (827 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 25m | ¥26,150($190) | every 4 hours | 1,143km (710 miles) |
Train | 9h 20m | ¥35,595($260) | every 4 hours | 1,233km (766 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 30m | ¥40,795($300) | once daily | 1,253km (779 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 20h 35m | ¥24,505($180) | once daily | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 21h 55m | ¥22,860($165) | twice daily | 1,127km (701 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chitose and Shimoda
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Spring Airlines Japan
Bus companies
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Konan Bus
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Seikan Ferry
Airports near Shimoda
The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
- Distance
- 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Shimoda