The distance between Kagoshima and Niseko is around 1,772km (1,101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kagoshima to Niseko by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Hakodate (HKD) then take the train to Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
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Take the train to Kokura, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
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Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Niseko.
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There are several options for getting from Kagoshima to Niseko by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥27,655 ($200) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥123,755 ($905).
The distance between Kagoshima and Niseko is around 1,772km (1,101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,541km (957 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Kagoshima and Niseko by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kagoshima to Niseko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ¥123,755 ($905).
The cheapest way to travel between Kagoshima and Niseko is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥27,655 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kagoshima and Niseko. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kagoshima to Niseko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kagoshima and Niseko. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 12h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kagoshima and Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Hakodate (HKD) then take the train to Oshamambe and then to Niseko. instead which will take 6h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kagoshima to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 55m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kagoshima to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kagoshima to Niseko is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥61,880 ($450).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Hakodate (HKD), train + 4 similar | 6h 45m | ¥123,755($905) | 4 times a day | 1,861km (1,156 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 6h 55m | ¥61,880($450) | every 20 mins | 1,907km (1,185 miles) |
Plane and Train | 7h 45m | ¥107,055($780) | once daily | 1,961km (1,218 miles) |
Train to Hakata, plane and bus | 7h 15m | ¥44,905($330) | every 20 mins | 1,786km (1,110 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 10m | ¥27,655($200) | every 20 mins | 1,772km (1,101 miles) |
Train | 12h 45m | ¥65,710($480) | 4 times a day | 2,303km (1,431 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥33,405($245) | once daily | 2,041km (1,268 miles) |
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Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Niseko Bus
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
The following major airports near Niseko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.