What is the cheapest way to get from Otaru to Niseko (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Niseko (Station) is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Otaru to Niseko (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Niseko (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru and Niseko (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 小樽駅前 and arriving at ニセコ駅前. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Niseko (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Otaru and arriving at Niseko. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Otaru to Niseko (Station)?

The distance between Otaru and Niseko (Station) is 73 km. The road distance is 73.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru to Niseko (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.

How long does it take to get from Otaru to Niseko (Station)?

The train from Otaru to Niseko takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Niseko (Station) bus from?

Otaru to Niseko (Station) bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from 小樽駅前 station.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Niseko (Station) train from?

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

Train or bus from Otaru to Niseko (Station)?

The best way to get from Otaru to Niseko (Station) is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Otaru to Niseko (Station) bus arrive?

Otaru to Niseko (Station) bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at ニセコ駅前 station.

Where does the Otaru to Niseko (Station) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otaru to Niseko (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Niseko (Station) is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Otaru to Niseko (Station).

Where can I stay near Niseko (Station)?

There are 615+ hotels available in Niseko (Station).

Otaru to Niseko (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Otaru to Niseko (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain Hakodate Main Line
1h 43m
¥1,500–2,100
Bus via 住吉神社前
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 住吉神社前 to 神社前bus 札幌～ニセコ
2h 14m
¥200–2,900
Bus
1. Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to ニセコ駅前bus 小樽線
1h 52m
¥1,500–2,200
Drive 73.5 km
1. Drive from Otaru to Niseko (Station)car 73.5 km
1h 10m
¥1,277–1,844
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru to Niseko (Station)taxi 73.5 km
1h 10m
¥20,000–25,000

Otaru to Niseko (Station) by bus

21Weekly Buses

1h 52mAverage Duration

¥1,500Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.5 km
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Otaru, Japan and Niseko (Station), Japan?

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Otaru to Niseko twice daily. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, Niseko Bus operates a bus from 小樽駅前 to ニセコ駅前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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