How to travel from Kōchi to Chitose, Japan

The distance between Kōchi and Chitose is around 1,275km (792 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kōchi to Chitose 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 ChitoseKōchi if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kochi (KCZ) to New Chitose (CTS).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Okayama, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥49,970($365)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and then to Kyōto then take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥53,800($395)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Chitose.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,640($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōchi and Chitose

There are several options for getting from Kōchi to Chitose by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥24,640 ($180) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).

The distance between Kōchi and Chitose is around 1,275km (792 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,248km (776 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Kōchi and Chitose by plane.

The quickest way to get from Kōchi to Chitose is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Kōchi and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥24,640 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōchi and Chitose. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kōchi to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōchi and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 12h 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 Kōchi and Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kōchi and Chitose. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) and arrive at New Chitose (CTS) - via Osaka Itami (ITM). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Kōchi to Chitose. There is however a flight that goes via Osaka Itami (ITM). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kōchi to Chitose typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Kochi (KCZ) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kōchi to Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Kochi (KCZ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōchi to Chitose is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥31,075 ($225).

How do I get from Kōchi to Chitose

Compare travel optionsbetween Kōchi and Chitose

Transport options from Kōchi to Chitose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
¥31,075($225)
hourly1,275km (792 miles)
Train
12h 35m
¥49,970($365)
every 3 hours1,926km (1,197 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
16h 25m
¥53,800($395)
once daily1,973km (1,226 miles)
Bus to Sannomiya BT, train22h 45m
¥42,575($310)
once daily1,837km (1,141 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 2h
¥24,640($180)
once daily1,503km (934 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