There are 4 ways to get from Chitose to Otaru by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chitose to Minami-Otarutrain C: Rapid Airport
1h 8m¥1,500–2,100Drive 72.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Chitose to Otarucar 72.4 km
1h 4m¥1,245–1,799Bus
- Take the bus from Minami Chitose Sta. to Kita 24 Ekimaebus Airport Liner Bus
- Take the bus from 北２４条西５丁目 to 住吉神社前bus 札幌～小樽
2h 21m¥1,740–2,250Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chitose to Otarutaxi 72.4 km
1h 4m¥20,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chitose to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chitose to Otaru is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chitose to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Minami Chitose Sta. and arriving at 住吉神社前 via 北２４条西５丁目. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chitose and arriving at Minami-Otaru. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Chitose and Otaru is 73 km. The road distance is 72.4 km.
The best way to get from Chitose to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.
The train from Chitose to Minami-Otaru takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.
Chitose to Otaru bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from Minami Chitose Sta. station.
Chitose to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Chitose station.
The best way to get from Chitose to Otaru is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Chitose, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Chitose to Minami-Otaru hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minami Chitose Sta. to 住吉神社前 via Kita 24 Ekimae and 北２４条西５丁目 in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Chitose to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0123-46-5666
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from Minami Chitose Sta. to Kita 24 Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 北２４条西５丁目 to 住吉神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–24,000
Hokuto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 123-40-8000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 11-777-5058
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Chitose to Otaru bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at Kita 24 Ekimae station.
Chitose to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chitose to Otaru is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Chitose to Otaru.
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