How to travel from Kōfu to Chitose, Japan
The distance between Kōfu and Chitose is around 972km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kōfu to Chitose by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chitose → Kōfu if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥30,255($220)
Multiple train operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Konan Bus Aomori Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Seikan Ferry Hakodate Terminal then take the train to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration19h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,040($160)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai.
- Duration21h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥22,040($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kōfu and Chitose
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kōfu to Chitose by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥16,155 ($120) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,685 ($175).
The distance between Kōfu and Chitose is around 972km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 839km (521 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Kōfu and Chitose by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Kōfu to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥23,685 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Kōfu and Chitose is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥16,155 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kōfu and Chitose. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kōfu to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shinjuku(Jr), Omiya(Saitama) and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kōfu 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 Kōfu and Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kōfu to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Kōfu to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Shinjuku(Jr) then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kōfu to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥23,685 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kōfu and Chitose
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 50m | ¥23,685($175) | hourly | 972km (604 miles) |
| Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane | 4h 20m | ¥16,155($120) | hourly | 986km (613 miles) |
| Train to Shinjuku(Jr), plane | 4h 30m | ¥31,625($230) | hourly | 979km (608 miles) |
| Train to Shizuoka, Fly | 5hrs | ¥30,940($225) | every 4 hours | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Train | 8h 35m | ¥30,255($220) | every 3 hours | 1,194km (742 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 19h 60m | ¥22,040($160) | once daily | 1,578km (981 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 15m | ¥22,040($160) | twice daily | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kōfu and Chitose
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Spring Airlines Japan
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Seikan Ferry
Bus companies
Keio Dentetsu Bus
Konan Bus
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