How to travel from Kudamatsu to Niseko, Japan
The distance between Kudamatsu and Niseko is around 1,448km (900 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kudamatsu to Niseko by train, bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Niseko → Kudamatsu if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Bus and Plane
Take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri.
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥36,550($265)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥46,955($345)
Multiple train operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Iwakuni then take the bus to Sannomiya BT and then to Maizuru Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Otaru then take the bus to 本通り.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Niseko.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,735($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kudamatsu and Niseko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kudamatsu to Niseko by train, bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,735 ($190) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,550 ($265).
The distance between Kudamatsu and Niseko is around 1,448km (900 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,242km (772 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Kudamatsu and Niseko by train, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Kudamatsu to Niseko is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ¥36,550 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Kudamatsu and Niseko is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,735 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kudamatsu and Niseko. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kudamatsu to Niseko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokuyama, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kudamatsu and Niseko. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 10h 45m, 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 Kudamatsu and Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kudamatsu to Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 15m.
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 Kudamatsu to Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kudamatsu to Niseko is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥36,550 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kudamatsu and Niseko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 15m | ¥36,550($265) | every 20 mins | 1,448km (900 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | ¥31,760($230) | every 20 mins | 1,701km (1,057 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane and bus | 6h 40m | ¥39,700($290) | every 20 mins | 1,506km (936 miles) |
| Train to Iwakuni, plane and bus | 7h 5m | ¥38,060($280) | every 20 mins | 1,700km (1,056 miles) |
| Train, Ferry, Plane and Bus | 8h 45m | ¥55,035($400) | every 20 mins | 1,595km (991 miles) |
Train | 10h 45m | ¥46,955($345) | 4 times a day | 1,889km (1,174 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 9h | ¥32,170($235) | once daily | 1,678km (1,043 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥25,735($190) | once daily | 1,583km (983 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kudamatsu and Niseko
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Niseko Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Nihon Kotsu
Train operators
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ferry operators
Setonaikaikisen
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