How to travel from Shinjuku to Niseko, Japan

The distance between Shinjuku and Niseko is around 910km (565 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Shinjuku 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.

👋 Also check out NisekoShinjuku if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,940($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,245($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oarai then take a ferry to Tomakomai then drive to Niseko.

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,955($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shinjuku and Niseko

There are several options for getting from Shinjuku 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 ¥12,595 ($90) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,940 ($225).

The distance between Shinjuku and Niseko is around 910km (565 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 795km (494 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Shinjuku and Niseko by train.

The quickest way to get from Shinjuku to Niseko is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥30,940 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Shinjuku and Niseko is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,595 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shinjuku and Niseko. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shinjuku to Niseko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Oshamambe. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Shinjuku and Niseko. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Shinjuku and Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 5h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shinjuku to Niseko. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the bus to Hondōri. instead which will take 5h 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 Shinjuku to Niseko. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Oshamambe and then to Niseko. instead which will take 6h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shinjuku to Niseko is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥27,245 ($200).

How do I get from Shinjuku to Niseko

Compare travel optionsbetween Shinjuku and Niseko

Transport options from Shinjuku to Niseko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 10m
¥30,940($225)
every 20 mins956km (594 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
¥28,475($210)
4 times a day910km (565 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 35m
¥12,595($90)
every 20 mins970km (603 miles)
Train to Ishioka, plane and bus5h 50m
¥29,980($220)
every 20 mins962km (598 miles)
Train
6h 40m
¥27,245($200)
4 times a day981km (610 miles)
Car and Ferry
20h 50m
¥23,955($175)
twice daily1,023km (636 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