How to travel from Hakodate to Chitose, Japan

The distance between Hakodate and Chitose is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hakodate to Chitose by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to New Chitose (CTS).

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,110($125)

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,530($55)
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Drive

Drive to Chitose.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance264km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Chitose

There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Chitose by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥7,530 ($55) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,110 ($125).

The distance between Hakodate and Chitose is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (87 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Hakodate and Chitose by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Chitose is to fly which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx ¥17,110 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Chitose, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,530 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Chitose. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hakodate and Chitose with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakodate and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 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 Hakodate and Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 1h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Chitose. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 40min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hakodate and Chitose with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

All Nippon Airways fly between Hakodate and Chitose. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into New Chitose (CTS). These flights usually take around 40min.

The flight from Hakodate to Chitose typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into New Chitose (CTS).

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Hakodate and Chitose. The distance is around 264km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Chitose is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥7,530 ($55).

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Transport options from Hakodate to Chitose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 5m
¥17,110($125)
hourly146km (91 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train2h 5m
¥12,185($89)
hourly226km (140 miles)
Train
3h 20m
¥7,530($55)
every 3 hours271km (168 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
¥3,970($29)
on demand264km (164 miles)

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Airports near Chitose

The following major airports near Chitose offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Chitose
OKD
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Chitose
AKJ
Asahikawa Airport (AKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Chitose