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How to get fromNiseko to Wakkanaiby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Niseko to Wakkanai by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niseko to Sapporotrain train Hakodate Main Line Rapid Service Niseko Liner
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Wakkanaitrain train Souya
    8h 28m
    ¥11,538–18,921

  2. Drive  393.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niseko to Wakkanaicar car 393.1 km
    5h 40m
    ¥6,743–9,739

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 本通り to 時計台前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ
    2. Take the bus from 大通ｂｃ to 稚内駅前ターミナルbus bus 札幌～稚内
    9h 48m
    ¥6,900–9,520

  4. Train, train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Wakkanai Airport

    1. Take the train from Niseko to Minami-Otarutrain train
    2. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)plane plane CTS - WKJ
    6h 46m
    ¥47,273–81,839

  5. Train to Okadama Airport, fly to Rishiri Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Niseko to Sapporotrain train
    2. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)plane plane OKD - RIS
    3. Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Portferry ferry
    8h 11m
    ¥27,598–75,511

  6. Train, train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Rishiri Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Niseko to Minami-Otarutrain train
    2. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)plane plane CTS - RIS
    4. Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Portferry ferry
    7h 53m
    ¥51,373–86,939

  7. Train, train to Hakodate Airport, fly to Wakkanai Airport

    1. Take the train from Niseko to Oshamambetrain train
    2. Take the train from Oshamambe to Hakodatetrain train
    3. Fly from Hakodate Airport (HKD) to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)plane plane HKD - WKJ
    11h 3m
    ¥24,110–83,332

Niseko to Wakkanai by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket¥6,900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Niseko, Japan and Wakkanai, Japan?

You can take a train from Niseko to Wakkanai via Sapporo in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 本通り to 稚内駅前ターミナル via 時計台前 and 大通ｂｃ in around 9h 48m.

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