There are 4 ways to get from Chitose to Kutchan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chitose to Otarutrain C: Rapid Airport
- Take the train from Otaru to Kutchantrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
3h 41m¥2,800–3,791Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minami Chitose Station to Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Parkbus
- Take the bus from 北1条西12丁目 to 倶知安十字街bus 札幌~ニセコ
4h 54m¥1,426–7,500Ski bus
- Take the bus from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko View Plazabus Niseko Ski Bus
3h 43m¥5,370–6,100Drive 102.1 km
- Drive from Chitose to Kutchancar 102.1 km
1h 29m¥1,777–2,566
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chitose to Kutchan is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chitose to Kutchan is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chitose to Kutchan. However, there are services departing from Chitose Eki mae and arriving at 南5条 via ニセコビュープラザ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chitose to Kutchan. However, there are services departing from Chitose and arriving at Kutchan via Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Chitose and Kutchan is 134 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.
The best way to get from Chitose to Kutchan without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Chitose to Kutchan, including transfers.
Chitose to Kutchan bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from Chitose Eki mae station.
Chitose to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Chitose station.
The best way to get from Chitose to Kutchan is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can Ski bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Chitose, Japan and Kutchan, Japan?
You can take a train from Chitose to Kutchan via Otaru in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko View Plaza 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥5,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Chitose to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Otaru to Kutchan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko View Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from Minami Chitose Station to Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 北1条西12丁目 to 倶知安十字街
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–6,000
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Phone
- 011-375-6000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
Bus from Minami Chitose Station to Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Website
- http://www.hokto.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Chitose to Kutchan bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at Niseko View Plaza station.
Chitose to Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chitose to Kutchan is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Chitose to Kutchan.
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