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

The cheapest way to get from Kutchan to Chitose is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kutchan to Chitose is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.

Is there a direct bus between Kutchan and Chitose?

No, there is no direct bus from Kutchan to Chitose. However, there are services departing from ラッキー倶知安店 and arriving at New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal via Hirafu Welcome Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Kutchan and Chitose?

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.

How far is it from Kutchan to Chitose?

The distance between Kutchan and Chitose is 134 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kutchan to Chitose without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥2800 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Kutchan to Chitose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kutchan to Chitose bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kutchan to Chitose train from?

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

Train or bus from Kutchan to Chitose?

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 ¥5500 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Kutchan to Chitose bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kutchan to Chitose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kutchan to Chitose?

Yes, the driving distance between Kutchan to Chitose is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kutchan to Chitose.

Where can I stay near Chitose?

There are 137+ hotels available in Chitose.

Kutchan to Chitose - 3 ways to travel via train, Ski bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kutchan 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 Kutchan to Sapporotrain D: Niseko Liner
2. Take the train from Sapporo to Chitosetrain C: Rapid Airport / ...
2h 37m
¥2,865–5,467
Drive 102.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kutchan to Chitosecar 102.1 km
1h 29m
¥1,758–2,539
Ski bus
1. Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminalbus New Chitose Airport⇔Rusutsu/Niseko / ...
3h 52m
¥5,695–6,942

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kutchan to Chitose.

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Distance: 133.6 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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 Access Network operates a bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,000–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Good Sports also services this route every 4 hours.

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