How to travel from Chitose to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Chitose and Tohoku is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chitose to Tohoku by train, bus, car, ferry, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tohoku → Chitose if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Morioka and then to Furukawa.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥38,330($280)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Morioka and then to Ichinoseki.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥47,365($345)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Tōhoku region.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥12,730($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chitose to Tohoku by train, bus, car, ferry, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥12,730 ($95) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,785 ($275).
The distance between Chitose and Tohoku is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Chitose and Tohoku by train.
The quickest way to get from Chitose to Tohoku is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥37,785 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Tohoku is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥12,730 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Tohoku. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chitose to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Furukawa and Naruko-Onsen. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chitose and Tohoku. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Morioka (HNA) then take the train to Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chitose to Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Furukawa and then to Naruko Gotenyu then take a taxi to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) 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 Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Furukawa. instead which will take 7h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ¥37,645 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chitose and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 25m | ¥37,785($275) | hourly | 561km (349 miles) |
| Fly to Akita (AXT), Train | 4h 30m | ¥38,470($280) | every 3 hours | 558km (347 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Taxi | 3h 25m | ¥41,070($300) | hourly | 659km (409 miles) |
Train via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto + 1 similar | 7h 15m | ¥38,330($280) | every 3 hours | 787km (489 miles) |
| Train | 7h 30m | ¥37,645($275) | once daily | 791km (492 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 45m | ¥47,365($345) | once daily | 747km (464 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 35m | ¥12,730($95) | twice daily | 708km (440 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chitose and Tohoku
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Bus companies
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Train operators
Airports near Tohoku
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from Tohoku