How to travel from Kyoto to Chitose, Japan

The distance between Kyoto and Chitose is around 1,088km (676 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kyoto to Chitose by plane, train, car and ferry. 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 Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,750($210)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,660($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tsuruga then take a ferry to Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,850($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kyoto and Chitose

There are several options for getting from Kyoto to Chitose by plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥19,850 ($145) and will take around 22h 25m. 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 ¥28,750 ($210).

The distance between Kyoto and Chitose is around 1,088km (676 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,006km (625 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Kyoto to Chitose is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥28,750 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Kyoto and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥19,850 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kyoto and Chitose. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kyoto to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kyoto and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 15m, 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 Kyoto and Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kyoto and Chitose. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and arrive at New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kyoto and Chitose with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly between Kyoto and Chitose. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) and and arrive into New Chitose (CTS). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Kyoto to Chitose typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Osaka Itami (ITM) 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 Kyoto to Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kyoto to Chitose is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥28,750 ($210).

How do I get from Kyoto to Chitose

Compare travel optionsbetween Kyoto and Chitose

Transport options from Kyoto to Chitose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
¥28,750($210)
every 30 mins1,088km (676 miles)
Train and Plane2h 60m
¥29,025($210)
every 30 mins1,152km (716 miles)
Train
9h 15m
¥40,660($295)
every 3 hours1,554km (966 miles)
Car and Ferry
22h 25m
¥19,850($145)
once daily1,140km (709 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kyoto and Chitose

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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