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How to get fromNiseko to Matsumaeby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Niseko to Matsumae by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Niseko to Oshamambetrain train
    2. Take the train from Oshamambe to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kikonai to Matsumaetaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    ¥21,944–28,287

  2. Drive 221 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niseko to Matsumaecar car 221 km
    3h 15m
    ¥3,833–5,537

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Shin Hakodate Hokutobus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kikonai to Matsumaetaxi taxi
    7h 8m
    ¥27,666–33,844

  4. Train, taxi via Hakodate

    1. Take the train from Niseko to Oshamambetrain train
    2. Take the train from Oshamambe to Hakodatetrain train
    3. Take the train from Hakodate to Kikonaitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kikonai to Matsumaetaxi taxi
    6h 34m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Niseko, Japan and Matsumae, Hokkaido, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Niseko to Matsumae. However, you can take the train to Oshamambe, take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, take the train to Kikonai, then take the taxi to Matsumae. Alternatively, you can take the bus to 倶知安駅前, take the bus to ひらふウェルカムセンター, take the bus to Shin Hakodate Hokuto, walk to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, take the train to Kikonai, then take the taxi to Matsumae.

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