How to travel from Niseko to Tokyo, Japan

The distance between Niseko and Tokyo is around 906km (563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Niseko to Tokyo by train, car, ferry 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 to Oshamambe, plane

Take the train to Oshamambe and then to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,475($210)
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5 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,065($205)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tomakomai then take a ferry to Oarai then drive to Tokyo.

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,955($175)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Tokyo

There are several options for getting from Niseko to Tokyo by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥13,415 ($100) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,475 ($210).

The distance between Niseko and Tokyo is around 906km (563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 796km (495 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Niseko and Tokyo by train.

The quickest way to get from Niseko to Tokyo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥28,475 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Tokyo is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥13,415 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niseko and Tokyo. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niseko to Tokyo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oshamambe and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Niseko and Tokyo. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Tokyo. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe and then to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Tokyo. 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). instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Tokyo. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo. instead which will take 6h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Tokyo is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥28,065 ($205).

How do I get from Niseko to Tokyo

Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Tokyo

Transport options from Niseko to Tokyo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Oshamambe, plane + 5 similar
5hrs
¥28,475($210)
5 times a day906km (563 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
¥31,075($225)
once daily994km (618 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), Fly5h 35m
¥30,800($225)
once daily1,003km (623 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane5h 35m
¥33,540($245)
once daily996km (619 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane5h 35m
¥13,415($100)
once daily1,015km (631 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane6h 45m
¥39,565($290)
once daily1,214km (754 miles)
Train
6h 40m
¥28,065($205)
5 times a day983km (611 miles)
Car and Ferry
20h 50m
¥23,955($175)
twice daily1,018km (632 miles)

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Airports near Tokyo

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Tokyo
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Tokyo
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Tokyo