How to travel from Niseko to Masuda, Japan
The distance between Niseko and Masuda is around 1,596km (991 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Niseko to Masuda by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Masuda → Niseko if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Oshamambe, plane
Take the train to Oshamambe and then to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Iwami (IWJ).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥37,100($270)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥51,065($375)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hamada then take the train to Masuda.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥49,145($360)
Multiple operators
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 Izumoshi then take the train to Masuda.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥31,625($230)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Masuda.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥25,875($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Masuda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niseko to Masuda by train, plane, bus, 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 take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,100 ($270).
The distance between Niseko and Masuda is around 1,596km (991 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,184km (736 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Niseko and Masuda by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Niseko to Masuda is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx ¥37,100 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Masuda 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 Niseko and Masuda. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Niseko to Masuda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Niseko and Masuda. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 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 Niseko and Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe and then to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Iwami (IWJ). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Iwami (IWJ). instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Masuda is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Masuda. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) 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 Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Iwami (IWJ). instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Masuda is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥37,375 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Masuda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Oshamambe, plane + 3 similar | 6h 10m | ¥37,100($270) | 5 times a day | 1,626km (1,010 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 20m | ¥37,375($275) | once daily | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 7h 45m | ¥29,980($220) | once daily | 1,788km (1,111 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 55m | ¥36,550($265) | once daily | 1,616km (1,004 miles) |
Train | 12h 40m | ¥51,065($375) | twice daily | 2,016km (1,253 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 45m | ¥49,145($360) | 5 times a day | 1,956km (1,215 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 8h | ¥31,625($230) | once daily | 1,741km (1,082 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥25,875($190) | once daily | 1,596km (991 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niseko and Masuda
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
JR Bus Kanto
Niseko Bus
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Nihon Kotsu
Train operators
Airports near Masuda
The following major airports near Masuda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Masuda
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Masuda
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 177km (110 miles) from Masuda