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How to get fromGeorge Town to Nisekoby plane, train, car ferry, tram, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Niseko by plane, train, car ferry, tram, or bus

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to New Chitose Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane PEN - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    3. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    17h 36m
    ¥37,719–100,893

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Hakodate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane plane PEN - HKD
    2. Take the train from Hakodate to Oshamambetrain train
    3. Take the train from Oshamambe to Nisekotrain train
    26h 52m
    ¥59,529–157,353

  3. Fly Penang International Airport to Okadama Airport, train

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane plane PEN - OKD
    2. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    29h 53m
    ¥82,879–204,483

  4. Car ferry, tram, bus to Hat Yai, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    4. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane HDY - CTS
    5. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    6. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    21h 11m
    ¥53,582–113,616

Penang International Airport (PEN) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket¥34,717Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,000.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 36m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Niseko, Japan?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Niseko. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, take the train to Otaru, then take the train to Niseko. Alternatively, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Hakodate Airport (HKD), walk to Hakodate Airport, take the bus to Hakodate Station, walk to Hakodate, take the train to Oshamambe, then take the train to Niseko.

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