How to travel from Masuda to Niseko, Japan
The distance between Masuda and Niseko is around 1,594km (991 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Masuda 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 → Masuda if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Hakodate (HKD) then take the train to Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥47,915($350)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥51,065($375)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Hamada then take the bus to Hiroshima then take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥49,145($360)
Multiple operators
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Izumoshi 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 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥31,625($230)
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¥25,875($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Niseko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Masuda to Niseko by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,875 ($190) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥47,915 ($350).
The distance between Masuda and Niseko is around 1,594km (991 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,184km (736 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Masuda and Niseko by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Masuda to Niseko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ¥47,915 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Niseko is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,875 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Niseko. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Niseko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Niseko. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 20m, 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 Masuda and Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Hakodate (HKD) then take the train to Oshamambe and then to Niseko. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Iwami (IWJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 5m.
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 Masuda to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Iwami (IWJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Niseko is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around ¥39,700 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Niseko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 6hrs | ¥47,915($350) | 4 times a day | 1,625km (1,010 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 5m | ¥39,700($290) | every 20 mins | 1,672km (1,039 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 35m | ¥33,815($245) | every 20 mins | 1,745km (1,085 miles) |
Train | 12h 20m | ¥51,065($375) | every 20 mins | 2,016km (1,253 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 25m | ¥49,145($360) | 4 times a day | 2,035km (1,265 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 8h | ¥31,625($230) | once daily | 1,738km (1,080 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥25,875($190) | once daily | 1,594km (991 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Masuda and Niseko
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Train operators
Bus companies
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Niseko Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nihon Kotsu
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