How to travel from Mito to Chitose, Japan

The distance between Mito and Chitose is around 770km (478 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Mito to Chitose by plane, train, bus 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 Ibaraki (IBR) to New Chitose (CTS).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,200($205)
Operated by

Skymark Airlines

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,075($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Sendai and then to Morioka then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,435($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Tomakomai.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,620($135)
Operated by

Ferry Sunflower

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mito and Chitose

There are several options for getting from Mito to Chitose by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around ¥18,620 ($135) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,200 ($205).

The distance between Mito and Chitose is around 770km (478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 725km (450 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Mito and Chitose by plane.

The quickest way to get from Mito to Chitose is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥28,200 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Mito and Chitose is to take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,620 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mito and Chitose. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mito to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Mito and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 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 Mito and Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Ibaraki (IBR) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Mito and Chitose. The ferry typically takes around 18h 20m and departs twice daily.

Ferry Sunflower run the ferry services between Mito and Chitose. Ferries run twice daily and take around 18h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mito and Chitose. Flights depart from Ibaraki (IBR) and arrive at New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Mito and Chitose with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Skymark Airlines fly between Mito and Chitose. Flights depart from Ibaraki (IBR) and and arrive into New Chitose (CTS). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Mito to Chitose typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Ibaraki (IBR) 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 Mito to Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Ibaraki (IBR) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 1h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mito to Chitose is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ¥28,200 ($205).

How do I get from Mito to Chitose

Compare travel optionsbetween Mito and Chitose

Transport options from Mito to Chitose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
¥28,200($205)
every 20 mins770km (478 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 15m
¥31,075($225)
every 3 hours1,196km (743 miles)
Train via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)8h 35m
¥26,695($195)
every 20 mins996km (619 miles)
Bus and Train
15hrs
¥29,435($215)
once daily1,059km (658 miles)
Ferry
18h 20m
¥18,620($135)
twice daily831km (517 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