What is the cheapest way to get from Otaru to Niseko?

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Niseko is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Otaru to Niseko?

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Niseko is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru and Niseko?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 小樽駅前ｂｔ and arriving at 本通り. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Niseko?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Otaru and arriving at Niseko. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Otaru to Niseko?

The distance between Otaru and Niseko is 73 km. The road distance is 72.7 km.

How do I travel from Otaru to Niseko without a car?

The best way to get from Otaru to Niseko without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.

How long does it take to get from Otaru to Niseko?

The train from Otaru to Niseko takes 1h 37m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Niseko bus from?

Otaru to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 小樽駅前ｂｔ station.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Niseko train from?

Otaru to Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Otaru station.

Train or bus from Otaru to Niseko?

The best way to get from Otaru to Niseko is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Otaru to Niseko bus arrive?

Otaru to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 本通り station.

Where does the Otaru to Niseko train arrive?

Otaru to Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Niseko station.

Can I drive from Otaru to Niseko?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Niseko is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Otaru to Niseko.

Where can I stay near Niseko?

There are 607+ hotels available in Niseko.

Otaru to Niseko - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain H: Hakodate Line Local
1h 37m
¥1,500–2,100
Drive 72.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Otaru to Nisekocar 72.7 km
1h 9m
¥1,261–1,822
Bus
1. Take the bus from 小樽駅前ｂｔ to 本通りbus 札幌～ニセコ
1h 44m
¥1,500–2,100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru to Nisekotaxi 72.7 km
1h 9m
¥20,000–24,000

Otaru to Niseko by bus

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1h 44mAverage Duration

¥1,500Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.5 km
Duration: 1h 37m

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

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Otaru to Niseko once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 小樽駅前ｂｔ to 本通り 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Niseko Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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