There are 4 ways to get from Kutchan to Chitose by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kutchan to Sapporotrain D: Niseko Liner
- Take the train from Sapporo to Chitosetrain C: Rapid Airport / ...
2h 37m¥2,865–5,467Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 倶知安十字街 to 北1条西12丁目bus 札幌~ニセコ
- Take the bus from Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park to Minami Chitose Stationbus
3h 48m¥1,500–8,400Ski bus
- Take the bus from Niseko View Plaza to Chitose Eki maebus Niseko Ski Bus
3h 45m¥5,382–6,059Drive 102.1 km
- Drive from Kutchan to Chitosecar 102.1 km
1h 29m¥1,774–2,562
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kutchan to Chitose is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kutchan to Chitose is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kutchan to Chitose. However, there are services departing from 南十字街 and arriving at Chitose Eki mae via Niseko View Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kutchan to Chitose. However, there are services departing from Kutchan and arriving at Chitose via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Kutchan and Chitose is 134 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.
The best way to get from Kutchan to Chitose without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥2800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Kutchan to Chitose, including transfers.
Kutchan to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from Niseko View Plaza station.
Kutchan to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kutchan station.
The best way to get from Kutchan to Chitose is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥2800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can Ski bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Kutchan, Japan and Chitose, Japan?
You can take a train from Kutchan to Chitose via Sapporo in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from Niseko View Plaza to Chitose Eki mae 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥5,000 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Kutchan to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,900
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,500–2,900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Green Seat
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from Niseko View Plaza to Chitose Eki mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 倶知安十字街 to 北1条西12丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–6,000
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park to Minami Chitose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011-375-6000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
Bus from Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park to Minami Chitose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,400
- Website
- http://www.hokto.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kutchan to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at Chitose Eki mae station.
Kutchan to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kutchan to Chitose is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kutchan to Chitose.
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