How to travel from Hakuba to Chitose, Japan
The distance between Hakuba and Chitose is around 879km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hakuba to Chitose by train, plane, 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 Chitose → Hakuba if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to New Chitose (CTS).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥24,915($180)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥34,500($250)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to 三井アウトレットパーク北広島.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥32,720($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Chitose.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥18,345($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakuba and Chitose
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakuba to Chitose by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,345 ($135) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,915 ($180).
The distance between Hakuba and Chitose is around 879km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 754km (468 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Hakuba and Chitose by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Hakuba to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥24,915 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakuba and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,345 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakuba and Chitose. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakuba to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagano station, Omiya(Saitama) and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakuba and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Hakuba and Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakuba to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Hakuba to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Matsumoto then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakuba to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥24,915 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakuba and Chitose
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3hrs | ¥24,915($180) | 5 times a week | 879km (546 miles) |
| Bus to Nagano station, train and plane | 3h 55m | ¥37,645($275) | every 4 hours | 1,021km (635 miles) |
| Bus to Nagano station, train and plane | 4h 20m | ¥32,855($240) | every 4 hours | 1,150km (715 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 40m | ¥31,760($230) | every 4 hours | 1,111km (690 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 35m | ¥34,500($250) | every 4 hours | 1,278km (794 miles) |
| Train via Omiya(Saitama) | 9h 40m | ¥35,185($255) | every 4 hours | 1,371km (852 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 35m | ¥32,720($240) | once daily | 1,289km (801 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 15h 45m | ¥29,845($220) | twice daily | 1,224km (761 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 40m | ¥18,345($135) | twice daily | 1,085km (674 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakuba and Chitose
Airlines
Fuji Dream
AIRDO
Train operators
Bus companies
Alpico Group
北海道バス
Nagaden Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
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