There are 3 ways to get from Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo to Kutchantrain Hakodate Main Line Rapid Service Niseko Liner
3h 27m¥2,665–3,567Drive 95.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchancar 95.7 km
1h 25m¥1,649–2,381Ski bus
- Take the bus from Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo to Hirafu Welcome Centerbus 501A
3h 39m¥5,500–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo and arriving at Hirafu Welcome Center. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Kutchan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Sapporo and Ki Niseko, Kutchan is 103 km. The road distance is 95.7 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3600.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan, including transfers.
Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan bus services, operated by Hokkaido Access Network, depart from Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo station.
Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can Ski bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Ki Niseko, Kutchan, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Kutchan once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Access Network operates a bus from Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo to Hirafu Welcome Center once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,500–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Kutchan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo to Hirafu Welcome Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–6,000
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan bus services, operated by Hokkaido Access Network, arrive at Hirafu Welcome Center station.
Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Kutchan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Sapporo to Ki Niseko, Kutchan.
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