There are 4 ways to get from Kutchan 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¥2,882–3,775Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 倶知安十字街 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～ニセコ
- Take the bus from Docho Seimon-mae to Minami Chitose Stationbus
3h 52m¥1,700–5,220Ski bus
- Take the bus from Niseko View Plaza to Chitose Eki maebus Niseko Ski Bus
3h 44m¥5,375–6,053Drive 102 km
- Drive from Kutchan to Chitosecar 102 km
1h 29m¥1,771–2,557
Kutchan to Chitose by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kutchan to Chitose is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kutchan to Chitose is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kutchan to Chitose. However, there are services departing from 南５条 and arriving at Chitose Eki mae via Niseko View Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Kutchan 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 and Chitose is 134 km. The road distance is 102 km.
The best way to get from Kutchan 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 to Chitose, including transfers.
Kutchan to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from Niseko View Plaza station.
Kutchan to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kutchan station.
The best way to get from Kutchan to Chitose is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can Ski bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Kutchan, Japan and Chitose, Japan?
You can take a train from Kutchan to Chitose via Otaru in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from Niseko View Plaza to Chitose Eki mae 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥5,000 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- 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
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from Niseko View Plaza to Chitose Eki mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 倶知安十字街 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from Docho Seimon-mae to Minami Chitose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011-375-6000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
Bus from Docho Seimon-mae to Minami Chitose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,400
- Schedules at
- hokto.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kutchan to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at Chitose Eki mae station.
Kutchan to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kutchan to Chitose is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kutchan to Chitose.
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