There are 4 ways to get from Chitose to Rankoshi by bus, train, or car
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Ski bus
best- Take the bus from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko View PlazaNiseko Ski Bus
3h 51m¥2,579–6,100Drive 116 km
cheapest- Drive from Chitose to Rankoshi116 km
1h 50m¥1,972–2,848Train
- Take the train from Chitose to OtaruC: Rapid Airport
- Take the train from Otaru to RankoshiH: Hakodate Line Local
4h 7m¥3,400–4,591Ski bus via 倶知安駅前
- Take the bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Hirafu Welcome CenterNew Chitose Airport⇔Rusutsu/Niseko / ...
5h 27m¥6,350–7,840
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chitose to Rankoshi is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chitose to Rankoshi is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chitose to Rankoshi. However, there are services departing from Chitose Eki mae and arriving at 蘭越高校通 via ニセコビュープラザ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chitose to Rankoshi. However, there are services departing from Chitose and arriving at Rankoshi via Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Chitose and Rankoshi is 116 km. The road distance is 116 km.
The best way to get from Chitose to Rankoshi without a car is to Ski bus which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥2500 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chitose to Rankoshi, including transfers.
Chitose to Rankoshi bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from Chitose Eki mae station.
Chitose to Rankoshi train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Chitose station.
The best way to get from Chitose to Rankoshi is to Ski bus which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥2500 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Chitose, Japan and Rankoshi, Japan?
Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko View Plaza 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,700–5,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chitose to Rankoshi via Otaru in around 4h 7m.
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- 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 Rankoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- 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
- ¥1,700–5,000
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Hirafu Welcome Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
- Phone
- +81-11-624-8822
- Website
- goodsports.co.jp
Bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Hirafu Welcome Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,940
- Schedules at
- goodsports.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Chitose to Rankoshi bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at Niseko View Plaza station.
Chitose to Rankoshi train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chitose to Rankoshi is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Chitose to Rankoshi.
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