There are 3 ways to get from Hakodate to Niseko by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hakodate to Oshamambetrain Hokuto / ...
- Take the train from Oshamambe to Nisekotrain H: Hakodate Line Local
3h 37m¥3,748–4,968Drive 165.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakodate to Nisekocar 165.2 km
2h 26m¥2,865–4,139Bus
- Take the bus from Hakodate Station to Hirafu Welcome Centerbus
5h 44m¥9,060–10,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakodate to Niseko is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Hakodate to Niseko is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakodate station to Niseko. However, there are services departing from Hakodate Station and arriving at ニセコ本通 via ひらふウェルカムセンター and 倶知安駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakodate to Niseko. However, there are services departing from Hakodate and arriving at Niseko via Oshamambe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Hakodate and Niseko is 179 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.
The best way to get from Hakodate to Niseko without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Hakodate to Niseko, including transfers.
Hakodate to Niseko bus services, operated by Hakodate Teisan Bus, depart from Hakodate Station.
Hakodate to Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hakodate station.
The best way to get from Hakodate to Niseko is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥11000 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Hakodate, Japan and Niseko, Japan?
You can take a train from Hakodate to Niseko via Oshamambe in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, Hakodate Teisan Bus operates a bus from Hakodate Station to Hirafu Welcome Center once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Hakodate to Oshamambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Oshamambe to Niseko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0138-55-1111
- Website
- hakotaxi.co.jp
Bus from Hakodate Station to Hirafu Welcome Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000
- Schedules at
- hakotaxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hakodate to Niseko bus services, operated by Hakodate Teisan Bus, arrive at Hirafu Welcome Center station.
Hakodate to Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Oshamambe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakodate to Niseko is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Hakodate to Niseko.
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