New Chitose Airport Shuttles Guide

Sapporo4 optionsUpdated 2026-07-24

Shuttle and transfer services running to and from New Chitose Airport. New Chitose Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of shuttle services to choose from — four in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

01

Hokkaido Chuo Bus

Hokkaido's largest bus operator, running the Airport Liner scheduled coach service between New Chitose Airport and central Sapporo, plus a nonstop coach to Otaru. Buses depart from stops outside both the domestic and international terminal buildings, with luggage stowed in an under-floor hold. No reservation is required for the Sapporo service; boarding is first-come, pay on departure.

Routes (2)

Airport to Sapporo City Center

Details

Scheduled coach service jointly run with Hokuto Kotsu, connecting New Chitose Airport with central Sapporo. Stops include Sapporo Dome, Fukuzumi subway station, Toyohira, Susukino, JR Sapporo Station and several downtown hotel fronts before continuing to the Odori Park area.

Stops
New Chitose Airport (Domestic Terminal)Minami Chitose StationEniwaWanatsuMitsui Outlet Park EntranceSanrizuka Elementary SchoolSatozuka SouthMae KiyotaKiyota Danchi EntranceTsukisamu Higashi 1-jo 19-chomeSapporo DomeFukuzumi Subway StationTsukisamu Chuodori 11Tsukisamu Chuo StationTsukisamu Chuodori 2-chomeToyohira Post OfficeToyohira 3-jo 10-chomePremier Hotel TSUBAKISusukino (Minami 4 Nishi 3)Hotel Abest SapporoHotel resol trinity sapporoSapporo Grand HotelHokkaido Prefectural Government Main GateSapporo StationANA Crowne Plaza Hotel SapporoSapporo Prince HotelGrand Mercure Sapporo Odori KoenKeio Plaza Hotel Sapporo

Airport to Otaru

Details

Nonstop coach service linking New Chitose Airport directly with Otaru, taking around 90 minutes. Onboard luggage storage is provided in the coach's under-floor trunk.

Stops
New Chitose Airport (ANA Terminal)New Chitose Airport (JAL Terminal)New Chitose Airport (International Terminal)Minami-Chitose StationEniwa (Highway)Wanatsu (Highway)Mihirashi (Highway)Shinko (Highway)UshiomiOkusawa EntranceSumiyoshi ShrineCity Hall StreetAuthent Hotel OtaruOtaru Canal TerminalHotel Trifit Otaru / OMO5 OtaruOtaru Green HotelOtaru Station
02

Hokuto Kotsu

Sapporo-based bus operator running local, intercity and airport connection routes across Hokkaido, alongside a hire and taxi division. Jointly operates the Sapporo City Center to New Chitose Airport coach service with Hokkaido Chuo Bus, calling at Sapporo Dome, Fukuzumi, Toyohira and Susukino before terminating near JR Sapporo Station and downtown hotels.

Routes (1)

Airport to Sapporo City Center

Details

Jointly operated coach route with Hokkaido Chuo Bus between New Chitose Airport and central Sapporo, serving Sapporo Dome, Fukuzumi subway station, Toyohira and Susukino en route to JR Sapporo Station and nearby hotels.

Stops
New Chitose Airport Domestic TerminalMinami Chitose StationEniwaWanatsuMitsui Outlet Park EntranceSanrizuka Elementary SchoolSatozuka SouthMae KiyotaKiyota Danchi EntranceTsukisamu Higashi 1-jo 19-chomeSapporo DomeFukuzumi Subway StationTsukisamu Chuodori 11Tsukisamu Chuo StationTsukisamu Chuodori 2-chomeToyohira Post OfficeToyohira 3-jo 10-chomePremier Hotel TSUBAKISusukino (Minami 4 Nishi 3)Hotel Abest SapporoHotel resol trinity sapporoSapporo Grand HotelHokkaido Prefectural Government Main GateSapporo StationANA Crowne Plaza Hotel SapporoSapporo Prince HotelGrand Mercure Sapporo Odori KoenKeio Plaza Hotel Sapporo
03

Hokkaido Resort Liner

Seasonal ski and resort coach service run by Hokkaido Access Network, connecting New Chitose Airport directly with Niseko and Rusutsu ski resorts during the December-to-March winter season, with additional summer sightseeing tours. Coaches run multiple times daily with no transfers required to reach the resort area.

Routes (1)

Airport to Niseko / Rusutsu

Details

Seasonal direct coach service between New Chitose Airport and the Niseko and Rusutsu ski resort areas. Some departures skip the Rusutsu Resort stop, arriving at Hirafu Welcome Center around 10 minutes sooner.

Stops
New Chitose AirportRusutsu ResortNiseko Hirafu Welcome Center
04

White Liner

Seasonal nonstop ski bus operated by Hokkaido Ground Service, running direct between New Chitose Airport's domestic terminal and the Hirafu Welcome Center in Niseko during the winter season. The coach does not call at Rusutsu, giving one of the fastest airport-to-Niseko journey times, with online booking and a discounted web fare.

Routes (1)

Airport to Niseko

Details

Nonstop seasonal coach service between New Chitose Airport's domestic terminal and the Hirafu Welcome Center in Niseko, taking approximately 2.5 hours.

Stops
New Chitose Airport (Domestic Terminal, 1F Arrival Lobby)Niseko Hirafu Welcome Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Does New Chitose Airport have shuttle services?

Yes, New Chitose Airport has 4 shuttle services available: • Hokkaido Chuo Bus • Hokuto Kotsu • Hokkaido Resort Liner • White Liner

Which shuttle services operate from New Chitose Airport?

Shuttle services operating from New Chitose Airport include: Hokkaido Chuo Bus, Hokuto Kotsu, Hokkaido Resort Liner, White Liner.

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