How to travel from Fukushima to Chitose, Japan
The distance between Fukushima and Chitose is around 594km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Fukushima to Chitose by train, plane, 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 Chitose → Fukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS).
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥24,640($180)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥23,275($170)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirosedori and then to Morioka then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,875($190)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take a ferry to Tomakomai.
- Duration16h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,795($130)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Chitose.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥14,375($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fukushima and Chitose
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Chitose by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,375 ($105) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,640 ($180).
The distance between Fukushima and Chitose is around 594km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (356 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Fukushima and Chitose by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥24,640 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,375 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Chitose. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Fukushima and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Fukushima and Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Chitose is New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Chitose. Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) and Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) (AKJ) 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 Fukushima to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ¥24,640 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fukushima and Chitose
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 20m | ¥24,640($180) | every 30 mins | 613km (381 miles) |
| Train to Koriyama(Fukushima), Fly | 2h 25m | ¥29,980($220) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Hanamaki, Fly | 2h 35m | ¥25,190($185) | every 3 hours | 594km (369 miles) |
Train | 5h 50m | ¥23,275($170) | every 3 hours | 820km (510 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 40m | ¥25,875($190) | once daily | 862km (535 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 16h 55m | ¥17,795($130) | once daily | 658km (409 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 40m | ¥14,375($105) | twice daily | 818km (508 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fukushima and Chitose
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Taiheiyo ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Train operators
Airports near Chitose
The following major airports near Chitose offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Chitose
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Chitose
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
- Distance
- 115km (71 miles) from Chitose