The distance between Sendai and Niseko is around 629km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sendai to Niseko 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.
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Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri.
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Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
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Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center.
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Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Niseko.
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There are several options for getting from Sendai to Niseko by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,910 ($87) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,825 ($100).
The distance between Sendai and Niseko is around 629km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Sendai and Niseko by train.
The quickest way to get from Sendai to Niseko is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥13,825 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Niseko is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,910 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Niseko. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Niseko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Sendai and Niseko. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sendai and Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 4h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sendai to Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Niseko is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥19,850 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 45m | ¥13,825($100) | every 20 mins | 648km (403 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | ¥22,860($165) | every 20 mins | 689km (428 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | ¥29,845($220) | every 20 mins | 629km (391 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | ¥19,850($145) | 4 times a day | 658km (409 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 25m | ¥25,055($185) | once daily | 676km (420 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 10m | ¥23,685($175) | once daily | 682km (424 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 30m | ¥11,910($87) | twice daily | 643km (399 miles) |
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Hakodate Teisan Bus
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Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Yamako Bus
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
The following major airports near Niseko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.