How to travel from Niseko to Nakatsu, Japan
The distance between Niseko and Nakatsu is around 1,641km (1,020 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Niseko to Nakatsu 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 Nakatsu → 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 Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita).
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥25,875($190)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).
- Duration11h 55m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥51,475($375)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Oshamambe then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Tokuyama-eki then take the train to Kokura and then to Nakatsu(Oita).
- Duration20h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥46,000($335)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Nakatsu.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥28,340($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Nakatsu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niseko to Nakatsu by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥25,875 ($190) and will take around 7hrs.
The distance between Niseko and Nakatsu is around 1,641km (1,020 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,316km (818 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Niseko and Nakatsu by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Niseko to Nakatsu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx ¥25,875 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Nakatsu is to take the train and then fly 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 Nakatsu. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Niseko to Nakatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Kokura. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Niseko and Nakatsu. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 11h 55m, 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 Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Nakatsu is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu. 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 Nakatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Nakatsu(Oita). instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Nakatsu is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥25,875 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Nakatsu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 7hrs | ¥25,875($190) | once daily | 1,689km (1,050 miles) |
| Train to Oshamambe, plane | 7h 10m | ¥36,415($265) | 5 times a day | 1,758km (1,092 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 7h 20m | ¥36,690($270) | once daily | 1,846km (1,147 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 7h 35m | ¥35,455($260) | once daily | 1,658km (1,030 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 7h 40m | ¥42,030($305) | once daily | 1,915km (1,190 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 10m | ¥36,965($270) | once daily | 1,641km (1,020 miles) |
Train | 11h 55m | ¥51,475($375) | 5 times a day | 2,041km (1,268 miles) |
Train and Bus | 20h 10m | ¥46,000($335) | once daily | 2,044km (1,270 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | ¥28,340($205) | once daily | 1,755km (1,090 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niseko and Nakatsu
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
JR Bus Kanto
Kintetsu Bus
Bocho Kotsu
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Nakatsu
The following major airports near Nakatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Nakatsu
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Nakatsu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Nakatsu