How to travel from Nagasaki to Niseko, Japan

The distance between Nagasaki and Niseko is around 1,681km (1,044 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nagasaki 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 NisekoNagasaki if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Hakodate (HKD) then take the train to Oshamambe and then to Niseko.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥102,810($750)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Hakata, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥61,605($450)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Niseko.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,350($230)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Niseko

There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Niseko by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥31,350 ($230) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥102,810 ($750).

The distance between Nagasaki and Niseko is around 1,681km (1,044 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,465km (910 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Nagasaki and Niseko by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Niseko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ¥102,810 ($750).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Niseko is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥31,350 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagasaki and Niseko. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Niseko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata, Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nagasaki and Niseko. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 13h 15m, 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 Nagasaki and Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Hakodate (HKD) then take the train to Oshamambe and then to Niseko. instead which will take 6h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagasaki to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Nagasaki to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Niseko is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ¥92,955 ($680).

How do I get from Nagasaki to Niseko

Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Niseko

Transport options from Nagasaki to Niseko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
6h 20m
¥102,810($750)
4 times a day1,681km (1,044 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 25m
¥92,955($680)
every 20 mins1,738km (1,080 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 25m
¥40,795($300)
every 20 mins1,682km (1,045 miles)
Train to Shin-Tosu, plane and bus9h 15m
¥73,515($535)
every 20 mins2,022km (1,256 miles)
Car, Ferry, Plane and Bus7h 30m
¥55,305($405)
every 20 mins1,737km (1,079 miles)
Train
13h 15m
¥61,605($450)
4 times a day2,199km (1,366 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 7h
¥31,350($230)
once daily1,898km (1,180 miles)

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Airports near Niseko

The following major airports near Niseko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

OKD
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Niseko
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Niseko
HKD
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Niseko