How to travel from Sendai to Niseko, Japan

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.

7 routes found

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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,825($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,850($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,055($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Niseko.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,910($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Niseko

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Sendai to Niseko

Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Niseko

Transport options from Sendai to Niseko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 45m
¥13,825($100)
every 20 mins648km (403 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 30m
¥22,860($165)
every 20 mins689km (428 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
¥29,845($220)
every 20 mins629km (391 miles)
Train
4h 50m
¥19,850($145)
4 times a day658km (409 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
¥25,055($185)
once daily676km (420 miles)
Bus and Train7h 10m
¥23,685($175)
once daily682km (424 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 30m
¥11,910($87)
twice daily643km (399 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