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 Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
- Take the train from Otaru to Chitosetrain Rapid Airport / ...
2h 49m¥2,882–3,775Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 倶知安十字街 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～ニセコ
- Take the bus from Docho Seimon-mae to Minami Chitose Stationbus
3h 52m¥1,700–5,320Bus, Ski bus
- Take the bus from 南十字街 to ルスツリゾートホテル前bus 留寿都倶知安線
- Take the bus from Rutsusu Resort Hotel to Chitose Eki maebus Niseko Ski Bus
3h 49m¥5,777–6,055Drive 102 km
- Drive from Kutchan to Chitosecar 102 km
1h 29m¥1,757–2,537
Kutchan to Chitose by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Rutsusu Resort Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kutchan to Chitose. However, there are services departing from Kutchan and arriving at Chitose via Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Kutchan and Chitose is 134 km. The road distance is 102 km.
The best way to get from Kutchan to Chitose without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Kutchan to Chitose, including transfers.
Kutchan to Chitose bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 南十字街 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 49m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can bus and Ski bus, which costs ¥5700 - ¥6100 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Kutchan, Japan and Chitose, Japan?
You can take a train from Kutchan to Chitose via Otaru in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 南十字街 to Chitose Eki mae via Rutsusu Resort Hotel in around 3h 49m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kutchan to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Otaru to Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- Donan Bus
Bus from 南十字街 to ルスツリゾートホテル前
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- Donan Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Kutchan to Chitose bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at ルスツリゾートホテル前 station.
Kutchan to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kutchan to Chitose is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kutchan to Chitose.
There are 175+ hotels available in Chitose.