There are 4 ways to get from Kutchan (Station) 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¥2,882–3,775Drive 103.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kutchan (Station) to Chitosecar 103.2 km
1h 30m¥1,776–2,565Bus, Ski bus
- Take the bus from 倶知安駅前 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 51m¥5,791–6,074Ski bus
- Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to New Chitose Airport International Terminalbus New Chitose Airport⇔Rusutsu/Niseko
4h 13m¥6,212–6,965
Kutchan (Station) to Chitose by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kutchan (Station) to Chitose is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kutchan (Station) to Chitose is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kutchan (Station) to Chitose. However, there are services departing from 倶知安駅前 and arriving at Chitose Eki mae via Rutsusu Resort Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kutchan (Station) 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 (Station) and Chitose is 134 km. The road distance is 103.2 km.
The best way to get from Kutchan (Station) 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 (Station) to Chitose, including transfers.
Kutchan (Station) to Chitose bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 倶知安駅前 station.
Kutchan (Station) to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kutchan station.
The best way to get from Kutchan (Station) 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 51m.
What companies run services between Kutchan (Station), 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 倶知安駅前 to Chitose Eki mae via Rutsusu Resort Hotel in around 3h 51m.
- 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 倶知安駅前 to ルスツリゾートホテル前
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- Donan Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Kutchan (Station) to Chitose bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at ルスツリゾートホテル前 station.
Kutchan (Station) to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kutchan (Station) to Chitose is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Kutchan (Station) to Chitose.
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