How to travel from Akō to Niseko, Japan
The distance between Akō and Niseko is around 1,232km (766 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Akō to Niseko by train, car, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Niseko → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Hakodate (HKD) then take the train to Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥57,225($420)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥43,395($315)
Multiple train operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then take the bus to Maizuru Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Otaru then take the bus to 本通り.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Niseko.
- Duration24h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,495($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Niseko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Niseko by train, car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥21,495 ($155) and will take around 24h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥43,260 ($315).
The distance between Akō and Niseko is around 1,232km (766 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,045km (649 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Akō and Niseko by train.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Niseko is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx ¥43,260 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Niseko is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,495 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Niseko. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Niseko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Banshuako, Himeji, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Akō and Niseko. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 10hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Niseko is Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Niseko. New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) and Hakodate Airport (HKD) (HKD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Akō to Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko. instead which will take 10hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Niseko is to take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around ¥43,395 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Niseko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 6h 30m | ¥57,225($420) | 4 times a day | 1,232km (766 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 6h 10m | ¥43,260($315) | every 20 mins | 1,343km (835 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 20m | ¥32,035($235) | every 20 mins | 1,277km (794 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and bus | 6h 35m | ¥42,165($310) | every 20 mins | 1,289km (801 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 55m | ¥48,735($355) | every 20 mins | 1,574km (978 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane and bus | 7h 15m | ¥30,665($225) | every 20 mins | 1,419km (882 miles) |
Train | 10hrs | ¥43,395($315) | 4 times a day | 1,617km (1,005 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥23,685($175) | 6 times a week | 1,395km (867 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 15m | ¥21,495($155) | once daily | 1,296km (805 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akō and Niseko
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Niseko Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Niseko
The following major airports near Niseko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Niseko
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Niseko
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
- Distance
- 115km (71 miles) from Niseko