There are 5 ways to get from Niseko to Furano-eki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niseko to Sapporotrain
- Take the train from Sapporo to Takikawatrain
- Take the train from Takikawa to Furanotrain
5h 35m¥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 富良野駅前bus 札幌~富良野
6h 31m¥360–5,520Train, bus
- Take the train from Niseko to Sapporotrain Hakodate Main Line Rapid Service Niseko Liner
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 富良野駅前bus 札幌~富良野
6h 1m¥2,399–5,626Drive 201.2 km
- Drive from Niseko to Furano-ekicar 201.2 km
2h 59m¥3,463–5,002Ski bus
- Take the bus from Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention to Furano Natulux Hotelbus Niseko/Rusutsu⇔Furano
8h 28m¥8,029–8,218
Niseko to Furano-eki by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niseko to Furano-eki is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Niseko to Furano-eki is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niseko to Furano-eki. However, there are services departing from 本通り and arriving at 富良野駅前 via 中央バス札幌ターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Niseko to Furano-eki. However, there are services departing from Niseko and arriving at Furano via Sapporo and Takikawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Niseko and Furano-eki is 245 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.
The best way to get from Niseko to Furano-eki without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Niseko to Furano-eki, including transfers.
Niseko to Furano-eki bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 本通り station.
Niseko to Furano-eki train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Niseko station.
The best way to get from Niseko to Furano-eki is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥360 - ¥5500 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Niseko, Japan and Furano-eki, Japan?
You can take a train from Niseko to Furano via Sapporo and Takikawa in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 本通り to 富良野駅前 via 時計台前 and 中央バス札幌ターミナル in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Niseko to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Takikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Takikawa to Furano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Niseko to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 富良野駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥160–2,700
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
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
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 富良野駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥160–2,700
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention to Furano Natulux Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Niseko to Furano-eki bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 時計台前 station.
Niseko to Furano-eki train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niseko to Furano-eki is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Niseko to Furano-eki.
There are 463+ hotels available in Furano-eki.





