How to travel from Koyasan to Niseko, Japan
The distance between Koyasan and Niseko is around 1,236km (768 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Koyasan 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.
👋 Also check out Niseko → Koyasan if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥20,810($150)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Tokyo Station Kajibashi then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
- Duration16h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥55,580($405)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Maizuru Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Otaru then take the bus to 本通り.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,010($190)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Niseko.
- Duration24h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,905($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Niseko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Niseko by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 6h 45m.
The distance between Koyasan and Niseko is around 1,236km (768 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,052km (654 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Koyasan and Niseko by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Niseko is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ¥20,810 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Niseko is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Koyasan and Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koyasan and Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 45m.
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 Koyasan to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Niseko is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥20,810 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Niseko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 45m | ¥20,810($150) | once daily | 1,255km (780 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 40m | ¥32,035($235) | every 20 mins | 1,236km (768 miles) |
| Train to Shinimamiya, plane and bus | 8hrs | ¥29,845($220) | every 20 mins | 1,289km (801 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 16h 30m | ¥55,580($405) | once daily | 1,585km (985 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 18h 25m | ¥35,045($255) | once daily | 1,622km (1,008 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥26,010($190) | once daily | 1,406km (874 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 30m | ¥21,905($160) | once daily | 1,326km (824 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Koyasan and Niseko
Bus companies
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Niseko Bus
Keihan Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Nihon Kotsu
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
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