How to travel from Kurashiki to Niseko, Japan
The distance between Kurashiki and Niseko is around 1,255km (780 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kurashiki 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 → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥32,310($235)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥41,480($305)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Himeji then take the bus to Tokyo station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
- Duration16h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥39,565($290)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Niseko.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,315($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Niseko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Niseko by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥22,315 ($165) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,310 ($235).
The distance between Kurashiki and Niseko is around 1,255km (780 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,093km (679 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Kurashiki and Niseko by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Niseko is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥32,310 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Niseko is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥22,315 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Niseko. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Niseko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kurashiki and Niseko. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Kurashiki and Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 5h 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 Kurashiki to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Niseko is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥32,310 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Niseko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 5h 20m | ¥32,310($235) | every 20 mins | 1,255km (780 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 15m | ¥43,260($315) | 4 times a day | 1,456km (905 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | ¥32,720($240) | every 20 mins | 1,329km (826 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane and bus | 6h 25m | ¥36,280($265) | every 20 mins | 1,342km (834 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 35m | ¥38,330($280) | every 20 mins | 1,518km (943 miles) |
Train | 9h 50m | ¥41,480($305) | 4 times a day | 1,671km (1,038 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16h 60m | ¥39,565($290) | once daily | 1,671km (1,038 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥22,315($165) | once daily | 1,359km (844 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kurashiki and Niseko
Bus companies
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Niseko Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Ryobi Express
Jam Jam Liner
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
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