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

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Chitose is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Chitose is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru and Chitose?

No, there is no direct bus from Otaru to Chitose station. However, there are services departing from 花園公園通 and arriving at Minami Chitose Station via Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Chitose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Chitose. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Otaru to Chitose?

The distance between Otaru and Chitose is 73 km. The road distance is 72.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru to Chitose without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.

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

The train from Minami-Otaru to Chitose takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Chitose bus from?

Otaru to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 花園公園通 station.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Chitose train from?

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

Train or bus from Otaru to Chitose?

The best way to get from Otaru to Chitose is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2100 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Otaru to Chitose bus arrive?

Otaru to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 北１条西１２丁目 station.

Where does the Otaru to Chitose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otaru to Chitose?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Chitose is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Otaru to Chitose.

Where can I stay near Chitose?

There are 133+ hotels available in Chitose.

Otaru to Chitose - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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 Minami-Otaru to Chitosetrain C: Rapid Airport
1h 8m
¥1,500–2,100
Drive 72.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Otaru to Chitosecar 72.5 km
1h 3m
¥1,211–1,749
Bus
1. Take the bus from 花園公園通 to 北１条西１２丁目bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park to Minami Chitose Stationbus
2h 30m
¥2,131–3,277
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru to Chitosetaxi 72.5 km
1h 3m
¥20,000–24,000

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Distance: 73 km
Duration: 1h 8m

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

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Minami-Otaru to Chitose hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 花園公園通 to Minami Chitose Station via 北１条西１２丁目 and Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park in around 2h 30m.

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