How to travel from Kyoto to Niseko, Japan
The distance between Kyoto and Niseko is around 1,137km (706 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kyoto to Niseko by train, car, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Niseko → Kyoto if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Hakodate (HKD), train
Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Hakodate (HKD) then take the train to Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥40,385($295)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Namba OCAT and then to Maizuru Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Otaru then take the bus to 本通り.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,190($185)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Niseko.
- Duration23h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,765($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kyoto and Niseko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kyoto to Niseko by train, car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥21,765 ($160) and will take around 23h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,855 ($240).
The distance between Kyoto and Niseko is around 1,137km (706 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 965km (599 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Kyoto and Niseko by train.
The quickest way to get from Kyoto to Niseko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ¥32,855 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Kyoto and Niseko is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,765 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kyoto and Niseko. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kyoto to Niseko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kyoto and Niseko. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 40m, 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 Kyoto and Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Hakodate (HKD) then take the train to Oshamambe and then to Niseko. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kyoto to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 5h 40m.
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 Kyoto to Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko. instead which will take 8h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kyoto to Niseko is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around ¥40,385 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kyoto and Niseko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Hakodate (HKD), train + 4 similar | 5h 35m | ¥32,855($240) | 4 times a day | 1,137km (706 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 40m | ¥27,380($200) | every 20 mins | 1,193km (742 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 20m | ¥39,565($290) | once daily | 1,233km (766 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 45m | ¥31,900($235) | every 20 mins | 1,257km (781 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane and bus | 5h 55m | ¥32,445($235) | every 20 mins | 1,264km (786 miles) |
Train | 8h 40m | ¥40,385($295) | 4 times a day | 1,462km (909 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥25,190($185) | once daily | 1,323km (822 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 15m | ¥21,765($160) | once daily | 1,228km (763 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kyoto and Niseko
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Keihan Bus
Nihon Kotsu
Niseko Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
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