There are 3 ways to get from Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通りbus 札幌～ニセコ
3h 8m¥200–2,900Train
- Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
- Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain H: Hakodate Line Local
3h 33m¥2,272–3,108Drive 90.8 km
- Drive from Sapporo JR Tower to Nisekocar 90.8 km
1h 28m¥1,575–2,275
Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 札幌駅前 and arriving at 本通り. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Niseko via Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Sapporo JR Tower and Niseko is 112 km. The road distance is 90.8 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥200 - ¥2900.
The bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通り takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 札幌駅前 station.
Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥200 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2200 - ¥3200 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Sapporo JR Tower, Japan and Niseko, Japan?
Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通り 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko via Sapporo and Otaru in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Otaru to Niseko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通り
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
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More Questions & Answers
Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 本通り station.
Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Sapporo JR Tower to Niseko.
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