There are 5 ways to get from Otaru (Station) to Chitose by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Otaru to Chitosetrain C: Rapid Airport
1h 9m¥1,600–2,100Drive 73.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Otaru (Station) to Chitosecar 73.8 km
1h 5m¥1,281–1,851Bus via Sapporo
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前bt to 地下鉄北34条bus 札幌~小樽
- Take the bus from Kita34jo Subway Sta. to Minami Chitose Sta.bus Airport Liner Bus
2h 7m¥1,740–2,230Taxi
- Take the taxi from Otaru (Station) to Chitosetaxi 73.8 km
1h 5m¥20,000–25,000Bus
- Take the bus from Otaru Station to Sapporo Ekimae Terminalbus Express Iwanai Gō
- Take the bus from Sapporo Station to Minami Chitose Stationbus
2h 45m¥2,546–3,918
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Chitose is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Chitose is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Otaru (Station) to Chitose. However, there are services departing from 小樽駅前bt and arriving at Minami Chitose Sta. via Kita34jo Subway Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Otaru and arriving at Chitose. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Otaru (Station) and Chitose is 75 km. The road distance is 73.8 km.
The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Chitose without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2100.
The train from Otaru to Chitose takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.
Otaru (Station) to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 小樽駅前bt station.
Otaru (Station) to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Otaru station.
The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Chitose is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus via Sapporo, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Otaru (Station), Japan and Chitose, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Otaru to Chitose hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,600–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 小樽駅前bt to Minami Chitose Sta. via 地下鉄北34条 and Kita34jo Subway Sta. in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Otaru to Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前bt to 地下鉄北34条
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from Kita34jo Subway Sta. to Minami Chitose Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from Otaru Station to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011-375-6000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
Bus from Sapporo Station to Minami Chitose Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,500
- Schedules at
- hokto.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–25,000
Otaru Kinsei
- Phone
- +81 134-23-8181
- Website
- otaru-kinsei.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Otaru (Station) to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 地下鉄北34条 station.
Otaru (Station) to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Chitose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otaru (Station) to Chitose is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Otaru (Station) to Chitose.
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