How to travel from Sendai to Chitose, Japan

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.

4 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,135($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,850($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Tomakomai.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,375($105)
Operated by

Taiheiyo ferry

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Chitose.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,140($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Chitose

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Sendai to Chitose

Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Chitose

Transport options from Sendai to Chitose
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 15m
¥23,135($170)
hourly524km (326 miles)
Train
5h 25m
¥19,850($145)
every 3 hours750km (466 miles)
Ferry
16h 25m
¥14,375($105)
once daily588km (365 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 40m
¥13,140($95)
twice daily740km (460 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