How to travel from Niseko to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Niseko and Motobu is around 2,488km (1,546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 9hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Niseko to Motobu by train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Niseko if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration9hrs
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost¥16,840($125)
Multiple operators
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and bus
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) then fly from Sapporo Okadama (OKD) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration10hrs
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical cost¥41,890($305)
Multiple operators
Train to Oshamambe, plane and bus
Take the train to Oshamambe and then to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration9h 30m
- Flight time4h 25m
- Typical cost¥42,030($305)
Multiple operators
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and bus
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to Asahikawa then fly from Asahikawa (AKJ) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration11hrs
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical cost¥34,770($255)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niseko to Motobu by train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥16,840 ($125) and will take around 9hrs.
The distance between Niseko and Motobu is around 2,488km (1,546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,135km (1,327 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Niseko and Motobu by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Niseko to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx ¥16,840 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,840 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 9hrs.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around ¥16,840 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus | 9hrs | ¥16,840($125) | once daily | 2,488km (1,546 miles) |
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and bus | 10hrs | ¥41,890($305) | once daily | 2,630km (1,634 miles) |
Train to Oshamambe, plane and bus | 9h 30m | ¥42,030($305) | 5 times a day | 2,533km (1,574 miles) |
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and bus | 11hrs | ¥34,770($255) | once daily | 2,841km (1,766 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niseko and Motobu
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Tigerair Taiwan
Train operators
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu