What is the cheapest way to get from Hirafu to Chitose?

The cheapest way to get from Hirafu to Chitose is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hirafu to Chitose?

The fastest way to get from Hirafu to Chitose is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.

Is there a direct bus between Hirafu and Chitose?

No, there is no direct bus from Hirafu to Chitose. However, there are services departing from セブンイレブン前 and arriving at New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal via Hirafu Welcome Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Hirafu and Chitose?

No, there is no direct train from Hirafu to Chitose. However, there are services departing from Hirafu and arriving at Chitose via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Hirafu to Chitose?

The distance between Hirafu and Chitose is 140 km. The road distance is 104.1 km.

How do I travel from Hirafu to Chitose without a car?

The best way to get from Hirafu to Chitose without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Hirafu to Chitose?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Hirafu to Chitose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hirafu to Chitose bus from?

Hirafu to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Access Network, depart from Hirafu Welcome Center station.

Where do I catch the Hirafu to Chitose train from?

Hirafu to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hirafu station.

Train or bus from Hirafu to Chitose?

The best way to get from Hirafu to Chitose is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥3000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can Ski bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 34m.

Where does the Hirafu to Chitose bus arrive?

Hirafu to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Access Network, arrive at New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal station.

Where does the Hirafu to Chitose train arrive?

Hirafu to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.

Can I drive from Hirafu to Chitose?

Yes, the driving distance between Hirafu to Chitose is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Hirafu to Chitose.

Where can I stay near Chitose?

There are 133+ hotels available in Chitose.

Hirafu to Chitose - 4 ways to travel via train, Ski bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hirafu to Chitose by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hirafu to Sapporotrain D: Niseko Liner
2. Take the train from Sapporo to Chitosetrain C: Rapid Airport / ...
2h 47m
¥3,000–5,644
Drive 104.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hirafu to Chitosecar 104.1 km
1h 41m
¥1,770–2,557
Ski bus
1. Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminalbus New Chitose Airport⇔Rusutsu/Niseko / ...
3h 34m
¥6,129–6,852
Ski bus via Niseko View Plaza
1. Take the bus from Niseko View Plaza to Chitose Eki maebus Niseko Ski Bus
3h 36m
¥5,269–5,956

Hirafu to Chitose by bus

133Weekly Buses

3h 34mAverage Duration

¥6,129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hirafu to Chitose.

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Distance: 140.3 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Hirafu, Japan and Chitose, Japan?

You can take a train from Hirafu to Chitose via Sapporo in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Access Network operates a bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ¥5,500–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Good Sports also services this route every 4 hours.

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