How to travel from Niseko to Yamagata, Japan
The distance between Niseko and Yamagata is around 678km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Niseko to Yamagata 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 Yamagata → 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 Yamagata (GAJ).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost¥21,905($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Oshamambe then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae.
- Duration6hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥20,945($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Yamagata.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥12,460($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Yamagata
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Niseko to Yamagata by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥12,460 ($90) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,905 ($160).
The distance between Niseko and Yamagata is around 678km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Niseko and Yamagata by train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Niseko to Yamagata is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥21,905 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Yamagata is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥12,460 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Niseko and Yamagata. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yamagata (GAJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Niseko and Yamagata. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Yamagata (GAJ). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Yamagata. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Yamagata is Yamagata Airport (GAJ) (GAJ) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Yamagata. Sendai Airport (SDJ) (SDJ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Yamagata. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take the bus to Yamagata Kencho-mae. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Yamagata is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥20,945 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Niseko and Yamagata
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 40m | ¥21,905($160) | once daily | 678km (422 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | ¥15,060($110) | once daily | 748km (465 miles) |
| Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and bus | 6hrs | ¥30,390($220) | once daily | 728km (452 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 6hrs | ¥20,945($155) | 5 times a day | 716km (445 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 6h 40m | ¥25,875($190) | once daily | 733km (455 miles) |
| Bus to Shin Hakodate Hokuto, train | 8h 10m | ¥24,370($180) | once daily | 738km (458 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 15m | ¥12,460($90) | twice daily | 696km (432 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Niseko and Yamagata
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
Hakodate Teisan Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Train operators
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Yamagata
The following major airports near Yamagata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yamagata Airport (GAJ)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Yamagata
Sendai Airport (SDJ)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Yamagata
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Yamagata