How to travel from Masuda to Chitose, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Chitose is around 1,567km (974 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Masuda 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.

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Fly

Fly from Iwami (IWJ) to New Chitose (CTS).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,375($275)
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Train

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

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥53,665($390)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hamada then take the bus to Hiroshima then take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥51,750($380)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,010($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Chitose

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Chitose by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥26,010 ($190) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,375 ($275).

The distance between Masuda and Chitose is around 1,567km (974 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,241km (771 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Masuda and Chitose by plane.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Chitose is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥37,375 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥26,010 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Chitose. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Chitose. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 55m, 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 Masuda and Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Iwami (IWJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Masuda and Chitose. Flights depart from Iwami (IWJ) and arrive at New Chitose (CTS) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Masuda to Chitose. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Masuda to Chitose typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Iwami (IWJ) 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 Masuda to Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Iwami (IWJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Chitose is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥37,375 ($275).

How do I get from Masuda to Chitose

Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Chitose

Transport options from Masuda to Chitose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
¥37,375($275)
every 20 mins1,567km (974 miles)
Train
12h 55m
¥53,665($390)
every 20 mins2,108km (1,310 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
13h 55m
¥51,750($380)
every 3 hours2,127km (1,322 miles)
Bus and Train19h 30m
¥55,990($410)
once daily2,122km (1,319 miles)
Train to Izumoshi, bus1 day 1h
¥44,355($325)
once daily2,045km (1,270 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 3h
¥26,010($190)
once daily1,597km (992 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