How to travel from Niseko to Onomichi, Japan

The distance between Niseko and Onomichi is around 1,363km (847 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Niseko to Onomichi by train, car, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Hiroshima (HIJ) then take the train to Itozaki.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥44,630($325)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥51,200($375)
Operated by

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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 then take the train to Shin-Onomichi.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,505($180)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Onomichi

There are several options for getting from Niseko to Onomichi by train, car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥24,505 ($180) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,630 ($325).

The distance between Niseko and Onomichi is around 1,363km (847 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,137km (706 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Niseko and Onomichi by train.

The quickest way to get from Niseko to Onomichi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx ¥44,630 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Onomichi is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥24,505 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niseko and Onomichi. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niseko to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Fukuyama. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Niseko and Onomichi. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Onomichi. 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 train to Itozaki. instead which will take 5h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Onomichi. 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 train to Itozaki. instead which will take 5h 60m.

The closest major airport to Onomichi is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) (HIJ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Onomichi. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Fukuyama. instead which will take 10h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Onomichi is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around ¥51,200 ($375).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Onomichi

Transport options from Niseko to Onomichi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 60m
¥44,630($325)
once daily1,428km (888 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane6hrs
¥46,135($335)
once daily1,363km (847 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane6h 50m
¥34,090($250)
once daily1,430km (889 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane7h 10m
¥40,250($295)
once daily1,432km (890 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus8hrs
¥50,515($370)
4 times a week1,569km (975 miles)
Train
10h 20m
¥51,200($375)
5 times a day1,728km (1,074 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
1 day 2h
¥31,485($230)
once daily1,480km (920 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
¥24,505($180)
once daily1,422km (884 miles)

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Airports near Onomichi

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

HIJ
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Onomichi
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Onomichi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (168 miles) from Onomichi