There are 4 ways to get from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Ski bus
best- Take the bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Hirafu Welcome Centerbus New Chitose Airport⇔Rusutsu/Niseko / ...
2h 53m¥5,500–6,000Drive 111.7 km
cheapest- Drive from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchancar 111.7 km
1h 50m¥1,924–2,778Train
- Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain Rapid Airport / ...
- Take the train from Otaru to Hirafutrain Hakodate Main Line
4h 33m¥3,111–4,135Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from New Chitose-CTS to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan111.7 km
1h 50m¥10,000–13,000
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal and arriving at Hirafu Welcome Center. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan. However, there are services departing from New Chitose Airport and arriving at Hirafu via Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Alpen Ridge, Kutchan is 120 km. The road distance is 111.7 km.
The best way to get from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan without a car is to Ski bus which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥5500 - ¥6000.
The Ski bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Hirafu Welcome Center takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan bus services, operated by Hokkaido Access Network, depart from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal station.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from New Chitose Airport station.
The best way to get from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan is to Ski bus which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥5500 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4200 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between New Chitose Airport (CTS), Japan and Alpen Ridge, Kutchan, Japan?
Hokkaido Access Network operates a bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Hirafu Welcome Center hourly. Tickets cost ¥5,500–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Good Sports also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Chitose Airport to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan via Otaru and Hirafu in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from New Chitose Airport to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Otaru to Hirafu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Hirafu Welcome Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–6,000
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
- Phone
- +81-11-624-8822
- Website
- goodsports.co.jp
Bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Hirafu Welcome Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,940
- Schedules at
- goodsports.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from New Chitose-CTS to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan bus services, operated by Hokkaido Access Network, arrive at Hirafu Welcome Center station.
New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Alpen Ridge, Kutchan.
There are 603+ hotels available in Alpen Ridge, Kutchan.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Alpen Ridge, Kutchan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.