The distance between Shimoda and Niseko is around 1,051km (653 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Shimoda to Niseko by train, car, ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hakodate (HKD) then take the train to Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
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Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko.
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Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Niseko.
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There are several options for getting from Shimoda to Niseko by train, car, ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥21,630 ($160) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,065 ($205).
The distance between Shimoda and Niseko is around 1,051km (653 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 916km (569 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Shimoda and Niseko by train.
The quickest way to get from Shimoda to Niseko is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ¥28,065 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Shimoda and Niseko is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,630 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shimoda and Niseko. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shimoda to Niseko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Shimoda and Niseko. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 9hrs, 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 Shimoda and Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shimoda to Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 6h 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 Shimoda to Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko. instead which will take 9hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shimoda to Niseko is to take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around ¥29,570 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 45m | ¥23,275($170) | 4 times a day | 1,051km (653 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 45m | ¥28,065($205) | every 20 mins | 1,097km (682 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane and bus | 7h 25m | ¥35,455($260) | every 20 mins | 1,258km (782 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane and bus | 7h 45m | ¥21,630($160) | every 20 mins | 1,131km (703 miles) |
Train to Atami, plane and bus | 8h 30m | ¥29,435($215) | every 20 mins | 1,436km (892 miles) |
Train | 9hrs | ¥29,570($215) | 4 times a day | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23hrs | ¥24,230($175) | twice daily | 1,207km (750 miles) |
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The following major airports near Niseko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.