How to travel from Niseko to Nikko, Japan
The distance between Niseko and Nikko is around 901km (560 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Niseko to Nikko by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nikko → Niseko if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥39,975($290)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
- Duration7hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥28,200($205)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Omiya(Saitama) and then to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥33,950($250)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Nikkō.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥15,470($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Nikko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niseko to Nikko by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥15,060 ($110) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥39,975 ($290).
The distance between Niseko and Nikko is around 901km (560 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Niseko and Nikko by train.
The quickest way to get from Niseko to Nikko is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ¥39,975 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Nikko is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥15,060 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Niseko and Nikko. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Niseko to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Utsunomiya. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Niseko and Nikko. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7hrs, 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 Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Nikko. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 6h 55m.
The closest major airport to Nikko is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Nikko. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Nikko is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥28,200 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Nikko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane + 5 similar | 6h 20m | ¥39,975($290) | once daily | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 6h 35m | ¥22,315($165) | once daily | 948km (589 miles) |
| Train to Oshamambe, plane | 6h 50m | ¥31,350($230) | 5 times a day | 1,043km (648 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 55m | ¥33,950($250) | once daily | 1,132km (703 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 6h 55m | ¥15,060($110) | once daily | 1,135km (706 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 7hrs | ¥35,455($260) | once daily | 1,113km (692 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | ¥28,200($205) | 5 times a day | 915km (569 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 30m | ¥33,950($250) | once daily | 1,084km (674 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 35m | ¥15,470($115) | twice daily | 901km (560 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niseko and Nikko
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Spring Airlines Japan
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
Hakodate Teisan Bus
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Nikko
The following major airports near Nikko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Nikko
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Nikko
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Nikko