How to travel from Kurashiki to Chitose, Japan
The distance between Kurashiki and Chitose is around 1,150km (715 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kurashiki 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 Chitose → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥29,980($220)
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥44,080($320)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Ueno then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal.
- Duration20hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥42,165($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Chitose.
- Duration24h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,450($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Chitose
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Chitose by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥22,450 ($165) and will take around 24h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,980 ($220).
The distance between Kurashiki and Chitose is around 1,150km (715 miles).
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Kurashiki and Chitose by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Chitose is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥29,980 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥22,450 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Chitose. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki 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 10h 25m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kurashiki and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 10h 25m, 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 Kurashiki and Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Kurashiki and Chitose. Flights depart from Okayama (OKJ) and arrive at New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Kurashiki and Chitose with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines fly between Kurashiki and Chitose. Flights depart from Okayama (OKJ) and and arrive into New Chitose (CTS). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.
The flight from Kurashiki to Chitose typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Okayama (OKJ) 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 Kurashiki to Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Chitose is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥29,980 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Chitose
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2h 30m | ¥29,980($220) | 5 times a day | 1,150km (715 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 10m | ¥30,390($220) | every 30 mins | 1,224km (760 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, Fly | 3h 35m | ¥33,950($250) | every 30 mins | 1,237km (769 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 3h 50m | ¥36,005($265) | every 20 mins | 1,413km (878 miles) |
Train | 10h 25m | ¥44,080($320) | every 3 hours | 1,763km (1,095 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 20hrs | ¥42,165($310) | once daily | 1,779km (1,106 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 22h 35m | ¥40,385($295) | once daily | 1,814km (1,127 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 60m | ¥22,450($165) | once daily | 1,361km (846 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kurashiki and Chitose
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Ryobi Express
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai 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