There are 6 ways to get from Chitose to Wakkanai by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
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Fly New Chitose Airport to Wakkanai Airport
best- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)plane CTS - WKJ
3h 38m¥60,831–111,402Drive 337.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Chitose to Wakkanaicar 337.5 km
4h 31m¥5,207–7,521Train
- Take the train from Chitose to Sapporotrain Rapid Airport / ...
- Take the train from Sapporo to Wakkanaitrain Souya
6h 45m¥9,978–16,510Bus
- Take the bus from Minami Chitose Sta. to Odori Parkbus Airport Liner Bus
- Take the bus from 大通ｂｃ to 稚内駅前ターミナルbus 札幌～稚内
7h 53m¥8,114–8,383Fly New Chitose Airport to Rishiri Airport, ferry
- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)plane CTS - RIS
- Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Portferry
4h 44m¥59,931–106,502Train to Okadama Airport, fly to Rishiri Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Chitose to Sapporotrain
- Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)plane OKD - RIS
- Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Portferry
6h 28m¥32,038–93,100
Chitose to Wakkanai by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chitose to Wakkanai is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chitose to Wakkanai is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥60000 - ¥120000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chitose to Wakkanai. However, there are services departing from Minami Chitose Sta. and arriving at 稚内駅前ターミナル via 大通ｂｃ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chitose to Wakkanai. However, there are services departing from Chitose and arriving at Wakkanai via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Chitose and Wakkanai is 309 km. The road distance is 337.5 km.
The best way to get from Chitose to Wakkanai without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs ¥10000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Chitose to Wakkanai, including transfers.
Chitose to Wakkanai bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from Minami Chitose Sta. station.
Chitose to Wakkanai train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Chitose station.
The best way to get from Chitose to Wakkanai is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥60000 - ¥120000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥10000 - ¥17000 and takes 6h 45m, you could also bus, which costs ¥8100 - ¥8400 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Chitose, Japan and Wakkanai, Japan?
All Nippon Airways flies from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chitose to Wakkanai via Sapporo in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from New Chitose Airport to Wakkanai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥60,000–110,000
Flights from New Chitose Airport to Rishiri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–100,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Okadama Airport to Rishiri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–85,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Chitose to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,600
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Wakkanai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000–15,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Chitose to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,600
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0123-46-5666
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from Minami Chitose Sta. to Odori Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011-375-6000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
Bus from Minami Chitose Sta. to Odori Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,700
- Schedules at
- hokto.co.jp
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 大通ｂｃ to 稚内駅前ターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,700
- Schedules at
- busnavi-hk.jp
- Website
- heartlandferry.jp
Ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- heartlandferry.jp
- Passenger Car
- ¥14,000–20,000
- 2nd Class (Economy)
- ¥2,300–2,600
- 2nd Class Reserved Seat
- ¥2,900–3,300
- 1st Class Japanese-style
- ¥4,200–4,600
- 1st Class Suite
- ¥4,800–5,200
Ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- heartlandferry.jp
- Passenger Car
- ¥14,000–20,000
- 2nd Class (Economy)
- ¥2,300–2,600
- 2nd Class Reserved Seat
- ¥2,900–3,300
- 1st Class Japanese-style
- ¥4,200–4,600
- 1st Class Suite
- ¥4,800–5,200
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Booking & Getting There
Chitose to Wakkanai bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at Odori Park station.
Chitose to Wakkanai train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chitose to Wakkanai is 337 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Chitose to Wakkanai.
There are 18+ hotels available in Wakkanai.