How to travel from Nishinoshima to Niseko, Japan

The distance between Nishinoshima and Niseko is around 1,503km (934 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 9hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Niseko by ferry, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry to Shichirui Port, plane and bus

Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    ¥74,745($545)
Operated by

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the bus to Sannomiya BT then take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.

  • Duration18h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥57,500($420)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Niseko

There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Niseko by ferry, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥54,075 ($395) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥74,745 ($545).

The distance between Nishinoshima and Niseko is around 1,503km (934 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 996km (619 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Nishinoshima and Niseko by ferry, plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Niseko is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx ¥74,745 ($545).

The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Niseko is to take a ferry, then take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥54,075 ($395) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Niseko. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 9hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Niseko. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 9hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Niseko. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sakaiminato then fly from Yonago (YGJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 9h 10m.

The closest major airport to Niseko is Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Niseko. New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) and Hakodate Airport (HKD) (HKD) 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 Nishinoshima to Niseko. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sakaiminato then fly from Yonago (YGJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 9h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Niseko is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around ¥57,360 ($420).

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Transport options from Nishinoshima to Niseko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry to Shichirui Port, plane and bus + 2 similar
9hrs
¥74,745($545)
once daily1,711km (1,063 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Bus9h 10m
¥57,360($420)
once daily1,617km (1,005 miles)
Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus11h 15m
¥54,075($395)
once daily1,503km (934 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train
18h 60m
¥57,500($420)
once daily1,921km (1,194 miles)

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Airports near Niseko

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

OKD
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Niseko
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Niseko
HKD
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Niseko