There are 3 ways to get from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko by bus, train, or car
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Ski bus
best- Take the bus from Chitose Eki mae to Hondōribus Niseko Ski Bus
2h 30m¥5,000Drive 101.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Chitose Eki mae to Nisekocar 101.4 km
1h 36m¥1,759–2,541Train
- Take the train from Chitose to Otarutrain Rapid Airport / ...
- Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain Hakodate Main Line
3h 51m¥3,100–4,191
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chitose Eki mae and arriving at Hondōri. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko. However, there are services departing from Chitose and arriving at Niseko via Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Chitose Eki mae and Niseko is 102 km. The road distance is 101.4 km.
The best way to get from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko without a car is to Ski bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥5000.
The Ski bus from Chitose Eki mae to Hondōri takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chitose Eki mae to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from Chitose Eki mae station.
Chitose Eki mae to Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Chitose station.
The best way to get from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko is to Ski bus which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥5000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4200 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Chitose Eki mae, Japan and Niseko, Japan?
Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from Chitose Eki mae to Hondōri 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥5,000 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chitose to Niseko via Otaru in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Chitose to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Otaru to Niseko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from Chitose Eki mae to Hondōri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Chitose Eki mae to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at Hondōri station.
Chitose Eki mae to Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chitose Eki mae to Niseko is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Chitose Eki mae to Niseko.
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