How to travel from Chitose to Tanabe, Japan
The distance between Chitose and Tanabe is around 1,231km (765 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chitose to Tanabe 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 Tanabe → Chitose if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥29,025($210)
+ 2 others1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥45,860($335)
Multiple train operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Tsuruga then take the bus to Osaka Umeda and then to Tanabe City Hall.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,010($190)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Tokyo then take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Tanabe City Hall.
- Duration21hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥43,945($320)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Tanabe.
- Duration24h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,000($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Tanabe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chitose to Tanabe by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥23,000 ($170) and will take around 24h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,025 ($210).
The distance between Chitose and Tanabe is around 1,231km (765 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,149km (714 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Chitose and Tanabe by plane.
The quickest way to get from Chitose to Tanabe is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥29,025 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Tanabe is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥23,000 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Tanabe. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chitose to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chitose and Tanabe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 12hrs, 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Chitose and Tanabe. Flights depart from New Chitose (CTS) and arrive at Nanki Shirahama (SHM) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Chitose to Tanabe. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chitose to Tanabe typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from New Chitose (CTS) and and arrive into Nanki Shirahama (SHM).
The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Tanabe is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥29,025 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chitose and Tanabe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | ¥29,025($210) | every 3 hours | 1,298km (807 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 10m | ¥33,130($240) | every 3 hours | 1,231km (765 miles) |
Train | 12hrs | ¥45,860($335) | every 4 hours | 1,758km (1,093 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 3h | ¥26,010($190) | once daily | 1,343km (834 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 21hrs | ¥43,945($320) | once daily | 1,750km (1,087 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 1 day 1h | ¥27,790($205) | once daily | 1,353km (841 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 55m | ¥23,000($170) | once daily | 1,393km (865 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chitose and Tanabe
Airlines
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Bus companies
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Hakodate Teisan Bus
JR Bus Kanto
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Tanabe
The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shirahama Airport (SHM)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Tanabe
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Tanabe