There are 5 ways to get from Niseko to Furano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niseko to Sapporotrain
- Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Takikawatrain
- Take the train from Takikawa to Furanotrain
5h 39m¥5,139–6,926Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 本通り to 時計台前bus 札幌~ニセコ
- Take the bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 本通5丁目bus 札幌~富良野
6h 25m¥360–5,520Train, bus
- Take the train from Niseko to Sapporotrain D: Niseko Liner
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通5丁目bus 札幌~富良野
5h 52m¥2,399–5,626Drive 200.3 km
- Drive from Niseko to Furanocar 200.3 km
2h 58m¥3,441–4,970Ski bus
- Take the bus from Hilton Niseko Village to Furano Natulux Hotelbus Niseko/Rusutsu⇔Furano
8h 58m¥8,181–8,422
Niseko to Furano by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niseko to Furano is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Niseko to Furano is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niseko to Furano. However, there are services departing from 本通り and arriving at 本通5丁目 via 中央バス札幌ターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Niseko to Furano. However, there are services departing from Niseko and arriving at Furano via Sapporo(Jr) and Takikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Niseko and Furano is 245 km. The road distance is 200.3 km.
The best way to get from Niseko to Furano without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Niseko to Furano, including transfers.
Niseko to Furano bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 本通り station.
Niseko to Furano train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Niseko station.
The best way to get from Niseko to Furano is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥360 - ¥5500 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Niseko, Japan and Furano, Japan?
You can take a train from Niseko to Furano via Sapporo(Jr) and Takikawa in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 本通り to 本通5丁目 via 時計台前 and 中央バス札幌ターミナル in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Niseko to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Sapporo(Jr) to Takikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Takikawa to Furano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Niseko to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通5丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥160–2,700
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 本通り to 時計台前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 本通5丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥160–2,700
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from Hilton Niseko Village to Furano Natulux Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niseko to Furano bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 時計台前 station.
Niseko to Furano train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niseko to Furano is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Niseko to Furano.
There are 445+ hotels available in Furano.





