The distance between Kanazawa and Niseko is around 972km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kanazawa to Niseko by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri.
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Take the train to Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
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Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Morioka then take the train to Kikonai then take the bus to 札幌駅前[北4条西1丁目] and then to 本通り[ニセコ町].
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Take the bus to Niigata Eki Mae then take a ferry to Otaru then take the bus to 本通り.
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Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Niseko.
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There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Niseko by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,210 ($135) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,045 ($255).
The distance between Kanazawa and Niseko is around 972km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 774km (481 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Kanazawa and Niseko by train.
The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Niseko is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ¥35,045 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Niseko is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,210 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Niseko. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kanazawa to Niseko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kanazawa and Niseko. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8hrs, 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 Kanazawa and Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 4h 60m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanazawa to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 4h 60m.
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 Kanazawa to Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko. instead which will take 8hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Niseko is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around ¥39,700 ($290).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 60m | ¥35,045($255) | every 20 mins | 984km (611 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | ¥36,280($265) | every 20 mins | 972km (604 miles) |
Train | 8hrs | ¥39,700($290) | 4 times a day | 1,370km (851 miles) |
Bus and Train | 22h 35m | ¥32,170($235) | once daily | 1,399km (869 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 23h 50m | ¥20,260($150) | 5 times a week | 1,110km (689 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 20m | ¥18,210($135) | twice daily | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Hokutetsu Transportation
Niseko Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
北海道バス
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
The following major airports near Niseko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.