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How to get fromWakkanai to Nisekoby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Wakkanai to Niseko by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakkanai to Sapporotrain train Soya
    2. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train Hakodate Main Line
    8h 43m
    ¥11,939–18,584

  2. Drive  393.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakkanai to Nisekocar car 393.4 km
    5h 40m
    ¥6,748–9,747

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 稚内駅前ターミナル to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～稚内
    2. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通りbus bus 札幌～ニセコ
    9h 53m
    ¥6,900–9,600

  4. Fly Wakkanai Airport to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane WKJ - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    3. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    6h 51m
    ¥40,300–71,832

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakkanai to Sapporotrain train Soya
    2. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 本通りbus bus 札幌～ニセコ
    9h 19m
    ¥9,639–17,484

  6. Ferry to Rishiri Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari]ferry ferry
    2. Fly from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane RIS - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    4. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    7h 52m
    ¥44,491–76,914

  7. Ferry to Rishiri Airport, fly to Okadama Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari]ferry ferry
    2. Fly from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane plane RIS - OKD
    3. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    8h 28m
    ¥26,651–75,504

  8. Fly Wakkanai Airport to Hakodate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane plane WKJ - HKD
    2. Take the train from Hakodate to Oshamambetrain train
    3. Take the train from Oshamambe to Nisekotrain train
    11h 47m
    ¥65,110–128,292

Wakkanai to Niseko by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket¥6,900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 501.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Wakkanai, Japan and Niseko, Japan?

You can take a train from Wakkanai to Niseko via Sapporo and Otaru in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 稚内駅前ターミナル to 本通り via 札幌駅前 in around 9h 53m.

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