The distance between Sendai and Chitose is around 524km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sendai to Chitose by train, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS).
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Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
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Take a ferry to Tomakomai.
Taiheiyo ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Chitose.
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There are several options for getting from Sendai to Chitose by train, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥13,140 ($95) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,135 ($170).
The distance between Sendai and Chitose is around 524km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 511km (317 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Sendai and Chitose by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sendai to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥23,135 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥13,140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Chitose. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sendai and Chitose. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sendai and Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Sendai and Chitose. The ferry typically takes around 16h 25m and departs once daily.
Taiheiyo ferry run the ferry services between Sendai and Chitose. Ferries run once daily and take around 16h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 15m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sendai to Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥23,135 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 15m | ¥23,135($170) | hourly | 524km (326 miles) |
Train | 5h 25m | ¥19,850($145) | every 3 hours | 750km (466 miles) |
Ferry | 16h 25m | ¥14,375($105) | once daily | 588km (365 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | ¥13,140($95) | twice daily | 740km (460 miles) |
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Taiheiyo ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
The following major airports near Chitose offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.