How to travel from Niseko to Wakayama, Japan

The distance between Niseko and Wakayama is around 1,183km (735 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Niseko to Wakayama 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.

👋 Also check out WakayamaNiseko if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Oshamambe, plane

Take the train to Oshamambe and then to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,740($285)
Operated by

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4 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, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayamashi.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,000($335)
Operated by

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to 小樽駅前 then take a ferry to Maizuru then take the bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,655($200)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration24h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,135($170)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Wakayama

There are several options for getting from Niseko to Wakayama by train, car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥23,135 ($170) and will take around 24h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,740 ($285).

The distance between Niseko and Wakayama is around 1,183km (735 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,066km (662 miles)

It takes around 10h 25m to get from Niseko and Wakayama by train.

The quickest way to get from Niseko to Wakayama is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx ¥38,740 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Wakayama is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥23,135 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niseko and Wakayama. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niseko to Wakayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Shin-Osaka and Dobutsuen-Mae. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Nankai Railways run train services between Niseko and Wakayama. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 25m, 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 Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe and then to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 6hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Wakayama is Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Wakayama. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Wakayama. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Wakayamashi. instead which will take 10h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Wakayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 25m and will usually cost around ¥46,000 ($335).

How do I get from Niseko to Wakayama

Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Wakayama

Transport options from Niseko to Wakayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Oshamambe, plane + 4 similar
6hrs
¥38,740($285)
3 times a week1,183km (735 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane6h 15m
¥34,500($250)
3 times a week1,282km (796 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
¥30,255($220)
once daily1,328km (825 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane7h 5m
¥51,200($375)
once daily1,523km (946 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane7h 15m
¥29,980($220)
once daily1,418km (881 miles)
Train
10h 25m
¥46,000($335)
5 times a day1,571km (976 miles)
Bus and Ferry
1 day 3h
¥27,655($200)
once daily1,385km (861 miles)
Car and Ferry
24h 25m
¥23,135($170)
once daily1,326km (824 miles)

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Airports near Wakayama

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

KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Wakayama
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Wakayama
TKS
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Wakayama