How to travel from Osaka to Chitose, Japan

The distance between Osaka and Chitose is around 1,060km (659 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Osaka 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.

👋 Also check out ChitoseOsaka if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+

Fly

Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,065($205)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others
2
3 x train
+

Train

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

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,345($300)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

3
bus
+
train
+
train
+
bus
+
bus
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nagoya Station Noritake then take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥45,175($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
4
car
+
ferry
+
car
+

Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,810($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Osaka and Chitose

There are several options for getting from Osaka to Chitose by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 23h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,065 ($205).

The distance between Osaka and Chitose is around 1,060km (659 miles).

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Osaka and Chitose by plane.

The quickest way to get from Osaka to Chitose is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥28,065 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Osaka and Chitose. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Osaka to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Osaka and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Osaka and Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Osaka 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 Osaka and Chitose with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly between Osaka 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 Osaka 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 Osaka to Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Osaka to Chitose is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥28,065 ($205).

How do I get from Osaka to Chitose

Compare travel optionsbetween Osaka and Chitose

Transport options from Osaka to Chitose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
¥28,065($205)
every 30 mins1,060km (659 miles)
Train
9h 30m
¥41,345($300)
every 3 hours1,595km (991 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
14hrs
¥45,175($330)
once daily1,619km (1,006 miles)
Train and Ferry22h 50m
¥23,135($170)
once daily1,189km (739 miles)
Car and Ferry
23h 20m
¥20,810($150)
once daily1,251km (777 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Osaka and Chitose

Airlines

Ferry operators

Bus companies

Train operators

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