How to travel from Sakata to Chitose, Japan
The distance between Sakata and Chitose is around 504km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sakata 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 Chitose → Sakata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Shonai (SYO) to New Chitose (CTS).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥31,075($225)
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Akita, Morioka then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥23,000($170)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sendai Station 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.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥27,925($205)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Chitose.
- Duration11hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥12,870($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sakata and Chitose
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sakata to Chitose by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥12,870 ($95) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,075 ($225).
The distance between Sakata and Chitose is around 504km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Sakata and Chitose by plane.
The quickest way to get from Sakata to Chitose is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥31,075 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Sakata and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥12,870 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sakata and Chitose. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sakata to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Akita, Morioka and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sakata and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Sakata and Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sakata and Chitose. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) and arrive at New Chitose (CTS) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Sakata to Chitose. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sakata to Chitose typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Shonai (SYO) 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 Sakata to Chitose. We recommend that you fly from Shonai (SYO) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sakata to Chitose is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around ¥31,075 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sakata and Chitose
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 10m | ¥31,075($225) | 4 times a day | 1,205km (749 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 35m | ¥17,935($130) | every 3 hours | 504km (313 miles) |
| Train to Niigata, Fly | 3h 45m | ¥31,350($230) | every 4 hours | 760km (472 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 50m | ¥24,505($180) | every 3 hours | 710km (441 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 10m | ¥23,000($170) | every 3 hours | 812km (504 miles) |
| Train via Akita | 8h 15m | ¥19,575($145) | every 20 mins | 687km (427 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 40m | ¥27,925($205) | once daily | 951km (591 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11hrs | ¥12,870($95) | twice daily | 720km (447 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sakata and Chitose
Bus companies
Miyako Kotsu
JR Bus Tōhoku
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
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