How to travel from Okayama to Chitose, Japan
The distance between Okayama and Chitose is around 1,166km (725 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Okayama to Chitose by train, plane, 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 → Okayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Kurashiki then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥30,255($220)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration10h 5m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥45,175($330)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Kobe then take the bus to Sendai Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration19hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥39,975($290)
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 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,180($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okayama and Chitose
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okayama to Chitose by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥22,180 ($160) and will take around 24h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,255 ($220).
The distance between Okayama and Chitose is around 1,166km (725 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,128km (701 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Okayama and Chitose by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Okayama to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥30,255 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Okayama and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥22,180 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Okayama and Chitose. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Okayama 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 10h 5m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Okayama and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 10h 5m, 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 Okayama and Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Kurashiki then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Okayama to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Kurashiki then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Okayama to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Kurashiki then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okayama to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥30,255 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okayama and Chitose
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 50m | ¥30,255($220) | 5 times a day | 1,166km (725 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Kobe, Fly | 2h 55m | ¥30,120($220) | every 30 mins | 1,208km (750 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, Fly | 3h 20m | ¥33,815($245) | every 30 mins | 1,221km (759 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, Fly | 4hrs | ¥26,830($195) | every 30 mins | 1,352km (840 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 3h 30m | ¥35,730($260) | every 20 mins | 1,397km (868 miles) |
Train | 10h 5m | ¥45,175($330) | every 3 hours | 1,747km (1,085 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 19hrs | ¥39,975($290) | once daily | 1,709km (1,062 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 19h 45m | ¥42,165($310) | once daily | 1,759km (1,093 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 40m | ¥22,180($160) | once daily | 1,342km (834 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okayama and Chitose
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Jam Jam Liner
Ryobi Express
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
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