How to travel from Matsumoto to Chitose, Japan
The distance between Matsumoto and Chitose is around 959km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Matsumoto to Chitose by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chitose → Matsumoto if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nagano, plane
Take the train to Nagano and then to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to New Chitose (CTS).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥37,510($275)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nagano, Omiya(Saitama) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥34,360($250)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Aomori Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal.
- Duration19h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥35,045($255)
Multiple 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.
- Duration21h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,545($170)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Chitose.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥18,890($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Chitose
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Chitose by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,890 ($140) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,510 ($275).
The distance between Matsumoto and Chitose is around 959km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 797km (495 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Matsumoto and Chitose by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥37,510 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,890 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsumoto and Chitose. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Matsumoto to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagano, Omiya(Saitama) and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsumoto and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Matsumoto and Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Nagano and then to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto 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 4h 45m.
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 Matsumoto 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 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥26,150 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Chitose
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nagano, plane + 4 similar | 3h 40m | ¥37,510($275) | hourly | 1,040km (646 miles) |
| Train to Nagano, plane | 4h 10m | ¥35,595($260) | hourly | 1,168km (726 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, Fly | 4h 35m | ¥22,725($165) | hourly | 1,208km (750 miles) |
| Train to Nagano, plane | 4h 40m | ¥39,015($285) | hourly | 959km (596 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | ¥26,150($190) | hourly | 1,071km (666 miles) |
Train | 8h 20m | ¥34,360($250) | every 3 hours | 1,296km (805 miles) |
Bus and Train | 19h 45m | ¥35,045($255) | once daily | 1,446km (898 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 21h 5m | ¥23,545($170) | once daily | 1,404km (872 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16h 25m | ¥18,890($140) | twice daily | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Matsumoto and Chitose
Bus companies
Alpico Group
Jam Jam Liner
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Train operators
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Seikan Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo 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