There are 4 ways to get from Niseko to Muroran by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Niseko to Oshamambetrain H: Hakodate Line Local
- Take the train from Oshamambe to Higashi-Murorantrain Hokuto / ...
2h 58m¥2,944–3,987Drive 78.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Niseko to Murorancar 78.2 km
1h 20m¥1,358–1,961Bus
- Take the bus from ルスツリゾートホテル前 to 洞爺湖温泉bus 札幌洞爺湖線 / ...
- Take the bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 母恋駅前bus 室蘭洞爺線
5h 31m¥2,424–3,511Taxi
- Take the taxi from Niseko to Murorantaxi 78.2 km
1h 20m¥21,000–26,000
Niseko to Muroran by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niseko to Muroran is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Niseko to Muroran is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niseko to Muroran. However, there are services departing from ニセコ本通 and arriving at 母恋駅前 via ルスツリゾートホテル前 and 洞爺湖温泉. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Niseko to Muroran. However, there are services departing from Niseko and arriving at Higashi-Muroran via Oshamambe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Niseko and Muroran is 141 km. The road distance is 78.2 km.
The best way to get from Niseko to Muroran without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Niseko to Muroran, including transfers.
Niseko to Muroran bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from ルスツリゾートホテル前 station.
Niseko to Muroran train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Niseko station.
The best way to get from Niseko to Muroran is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Niseko, Japan and Muroran, Japan?
You can take a train from Niseko to Higashi-Muroran via Oshamambe in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ニセコ本通 to 母恋駅前 via ルスツリゾートホテル前 and 洞爺湖温泉 in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Niseko to Oshamambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Oshamambe to Higashi-Muroran
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from ルスツリゾートホテル前 to 洞爺湖温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,100
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
Bus from 洞爺湖温泉 to 母恋駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Niseko to Muroran bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 洞爺湖温泉 station.
Niseko to Muroran train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Oshamambe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niseko to Muroran is 78 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Niseko to Muroran.
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