There are 4 ways to get from Sapporo to Nisekoā by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 神社前bus 札幌～ニセコ
2h 55m¥2,900–6,120Drive 92.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Sapporo to Nisekoācar 92.2 km
1h 29m¥1,407–2,033Train
- Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
- Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain Hakodate Main Line
3h 26m¥5,306–7,446Ski bus
- Take the bus from Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo to Hotel Kanro No Moribus 501A
4h 8m¥10,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Nisekoā is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Nisekoā is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo to Nisekoā. However, there are services departing from 北１条西４丁目 and arriving at 神社前 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Nisekoā. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Niseko via Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Sapporo and Nisekoā is 114 km. The road distance is 92.2 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Nisekoā without a car is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥2900 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Sapporo to Nisekoā, including transfers.
Sapporo to Nisekoā bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 北１条西４丁目 station.
Sapporo to Nisekoā train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Nisekoā is to bus which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥2900 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Nisekoā, Japan?
Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 神社前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sapporo to Nisekoā via Otaru and Niseko in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,300
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Otaru to Niseko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Phone
- 011 200 0506
- Website
- access-n.jp
Bus from Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo to Hotel Kanro No Mori
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–6,000
- Schedules at
- access-n.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Sapporo to Nisekoā bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 神社前 station.
Sapporo to Nisekoā train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Nisekoā is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Sapporo to Nisekoā.
There are 651+ hotels available in Nisekoā.