How to travel from Tohoku to Chitose, Japan
The distance between Tohoku and Chitose is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tohoku to Chitose by taxi, 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 → Tohoku if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Furukawa, plane
Take the train to Furukawa and then to Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS).
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥39,565($290)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train via Morioka
Take the train to Morioka then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Minami-Chitose.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥38,330($280)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Morioka and then to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥47,365($345)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Chitose.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥12,730($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Chitose
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tohoku to Chitose by taxi, train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥12,730 ($95) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,565 ($290).
The distance between Tohoku and Chitose is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Tohoku and Chitose by taxi, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Chitose is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥39,565 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Chitose is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥12,730 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Chitose. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Chitose. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko-Onsen, Furukawa and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tohoku and Chitose. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Tohoku and Chitose. We recommend that you take the train to Furukawa and then to Shin-Hanamaki then fly from Morioka (HNA) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Chitose. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Tohoku to Chitose. We recommend that you take a taxi to Naruko Gotenyu then take the train to Furukawa and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS). instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Chitose is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥41,070 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Chitose
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Furukawa, plane + 2 similar | 3h 30m | ¥39,565($290) | hourly | 563km (350 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | ¥39,840($290) | every 2 hours | 560km (348 miles) |
| Taxi, Train and Plane | 3h 30m | ¥41,070($300) | hourly | 659km (409 miles) |
Train via Morioka + 1 similar | 7h 10m | ¥38,330($280) | every 3 hours | 787km (489 miles) |
| Train | 7h 35m | ¥37,645($275) | once daily | 791km (492 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 35m | ¥47,365($345) | once daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 35m | ¥12,730($95) | twice daily | 709km (440 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tohoku and Chitose
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Bus companies
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
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