What is the cheapest way to get from Otaru to Chitose?

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Chitose is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Otaru to Chitose?

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Chitose is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru and Chitose?

No, there is no direct bus from Otaru to Chitose. However, there are services departing from 花園公園通 and arriving at Minami Chitose Sta. via Kita34jo Subway Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Chitose?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Chitose. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Otaru to Chitose?

The distance between Otaru and Chitose is 73 km. The road distance is 72.5 km.

How do I travel from Otaru to Chitose without a car?

The best way to get from Otaru to Chitose without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.

How long does it take to get from Otaru to Chitose?

The train from Minami-Otaru to Chitose takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Chitose bus from?

Otaru to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 花園公園通 station.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Chitose train from?

Otaru to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Minami-Otaru station.

Train or bus from Otaru to Chitose?

The best way to get from Otaru to Chitose is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Otaru to Chitose bus arrive?

Otaru to Chitose bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 地下鉄北３４条 station.

Where does the Otaru to Chitose train arrive?

Otaru to Chitose train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Chitose station.

Can I drive from Otaru to Chitose?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Chitose is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Otaru to Chitose.

Where can I stay near Chitose?

There are 168+ hotels available in Chitose.

Otaru to Chitose - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Otaru to Chitose by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to Chitosetrain C: Rapid Airport
1h 8m
¥1,500–2,100
Drive 72.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Otaru to Chitosecar 72.5 km
1h 4m
¥1,246–1,799
Bus
1. Take the bus from 花園公園通 to 地下鉄北３４条bus 札幌～小樽
2. Take the bus from Kita34jo Subway Sta. to Minami Chitose Sta.bus Airport Liner Bus
2h 4m
¥1,737–2,220
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru to Chitosetaxi 72.5 km
1h 4m
¥20,000–24,000

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Distance: 73 km
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Otaru, Japan and Chitose, Japan?

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Minami-Otaru to Chitose hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 花園公園通 to Minami Chitose Sta. via 地下鉄北３４条 and Kita34jo Subway Sta. in around 2h 4m.

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