There are 4 ways to get from Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri 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
2h 22m¥6,965–8,567Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 登山通入口bus 札幌～ニセコ
3h 5m¥200–2,900Drive 96.2 km
- Drive from Sapporo to Niseko Annupuricar 96.2 km
1h 34m¥1,670–2,412Ski bus
- Take the bus from Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo to Niseko Northern Resort, An'nupuribus 501A
4h 3m¥5,500–6,000
Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 北１条西４丁目 and arriving at 登山通入口. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Kutchan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Sapporo and Niseko Annupuri is 109 km. The road distance is 96.2 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri, including transfers.
Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 北１条西４丁目 station.
Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥200 - ¥2900 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Niseko Annupuri, 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 Chuo Bus operates a bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 登山通入口 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Kutchan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 登山通入口
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo to Niseko Northern Resort, An'nupuri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–6,000
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 登山通入口 station.
Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Kutchan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Sapporo to Niseko Annupuri.
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