What is the cheapest way to get from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo?

The cheapest way to get from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2400 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo?

The fastest way to get from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between The Vale Niseko and Sapporo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hirafu Welcome Center and arriving at Hotel WBF Sapporo Chuo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between The Vale Niseko and Sapporo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hirafu and arriving at Sapporo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo?

The distance between The Vale Niseko and Sapporo is 103 km. The road distance is 95.3 km.

How do I travel from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo without a car?

The best way to get from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2800.

How long does it take to get from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo?

The train from Hirafu to Sapporo takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the The Vale Niseko to Sapporo bus from?

The Vale Niseko to Sapporo bus services, operated by Hokkaido Access Network, depart from Hirafu Welcome Center station.

Where do I catch the The Vale Niseko to Sapporo train from?

The Vale Niseko to Sapporo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hirafu station.

Train or bus from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo?

The best way to get from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can Ski bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the The Vale Niseko to Sapporo bus arrive?

The Vale Niseko to Sapporo bus services, operated by Hokkaido Access Network, arrive at Hotel WBF Sapporo Chuo station.

Where does the The Vale Niseko to Sapporo train arrive?

The Vale Niseko to Sapporo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.

Can I drive from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo?

Yes, the driving distance between The Vale Niseko to Sapporo is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo.

Where can I stay near Sapporo?

There are 1963+ hotels available in Sapporo.

The Vale Niseko to Sapporo - 4 ways to travel via train, Ski bus, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from The Vale Niseko to Sapporo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hirafu to Sapporotrain Hakodate Main Line Rapid Service Niseko Liner
2h 46m
¥2,100–2,800
Drive 95.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from The Vale Niseko to Sapporocar 95.3 km
1h 25m
¥1,654–2,389
Ski bus
1. Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Hotel WBF Sapporo Chuobus 502
3h 44m
¥5,500–6,000
Ski bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminalbus New Chitose Airport⇔Rusutsu/Niseko / ...
2. Take the bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal JAL Gate to Sapporo Sta.bus Airport Liner Bus
4h 23m
¥7,000–7,500

The Vale Niseko to Sapporo by foot and bus

133Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

¥7,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 102.9 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between The Vale Niseko, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Hirafu to Sapporo once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,800 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Access Network operates a bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Hotel WBF Sapporo Chuo once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,500–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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