How to travel from Niseko to Kudamatsu, Japan

The distance between Niseko and Kudamatsu is around 1,489km (925 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Niseko to Kudamatsu by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Tokuyama.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,675($245)
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6 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,955($345)
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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to 小樽駅前 then take a ferry to Maizuru then take the bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal and then to Iwakuni Station then take the train to Kudamatsu.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,170($235)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,735($190)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Kudamatsu

There are several options for getting from Niseko to Kudamatsu by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥20,260 ($150) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,675 ($245).

The distance between Niseko and Kudamatsu is around 1,489km (925 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,242km (772 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Niseko and Kudamatsu by train, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Niseko to Kudamatsu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx ¥33,675 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Kudamatsu is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥20,260 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niseko and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niseko to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Tokuyama. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Niseko and Kudamatsu. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 11hrs, 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 6h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 6h 35m.

The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Tokuyama. instead which will take 6h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Kudamatsu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ¥33,950 ($250).

How do I get from Niseko to Kudamatsu

Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Niseko to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane + 6 similar
6h 30m
¥33,675($245)
once daily1,523km (947 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane7h 15m
¥36,280($265)
once daily1,590km (988 miles)
Train and Plane7h 15m
¥20,260($150)
once daily1,743km (1,083 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane7h 15m
¥32,720($240)
once daily1,743km (1,083 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane9h 15m
¥39,565($290)
once daily1,839km (1,143 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 35m
¥33,950($250)
once daily1,489km (925 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry8h 50m
¥41,480($305)
once daily1,637km (1,017 miles)
Train
11hrs
¥46,955($345)
5 times a day1,889km (1,174 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
1 day 9h
¥32,170($235)
once daily1,684km (1,046 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 3h
¥25,735($190)
once daily1,583km (983 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

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

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu