How to travel from Niseko to Kobe, Japan
The distance between Niseko and Kobe is around 1,129km (701 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Niseko to Kobe by train, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kobe → Niseko if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kobe (UKB).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥26,695($195)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Shin-Kobe.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥44,490($325)
Multiple train operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Kobe.
- Duration23h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,450($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Kobe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niseko to Kobe by train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥22,450 ($165) and will take around 23h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,695 ($195).
The distance between Niseko and Kobe is around 1,129km (701 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,019km (633 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Niseko and Kobe by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Niseko to Kobe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥26,695 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Kobe is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥22,450 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Niseko and Kobe. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Niseko to Kobe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Tokyo. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Niseko and Kobe. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9h 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 Niseko and Kobe. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kobe (UKB). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Kobe. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kobe (UKB). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Kobe is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Kobe. Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Niseko to Kobe. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kobe (UKB). instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Kobe is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ¥26,695 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Kobe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 10m | ¥26,695($195) | once daily | 1,225km (761 miles) |
| Train to Oshamambe, plane | 5h 20m | ¥37,100($270) | 5 times a day | 1,129km (701 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 5h 30m | ¥32,855($240) | once daily | 1,227km (763 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 5h 55m | ¥47,640($350) | once daily | 1,417km (881 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 6h 25m | ¥27,790($205) | once daily | 1,371km (852 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), Fly | 6h 30m | ¥49,010($360) | once daily | 1,660km (1,031 miles) |
Train | 9h 20m | ¥44,490($325) | 5 times a day | 1,527km (949 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 45m | ¥22,450($165) | once daily | 1,274km (792 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niseko and Kobe
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Fuji Dream
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Kobe
The following major airports near Kobe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Kobe
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 25km (16 miles) from Kobe
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Kobe