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How to get fromZao Onsen to Nisekoby bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Zao Onsen to Niseko by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train
    4. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Oshamambetrain train
    5. Take the train from Oshamambe to Nisekotrain train
    10h 49m
    ¥11,616–16,100

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Zao Onsen to Omacar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Oma to Hakodatecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Hakodate to Nisekocar car
    10h 32m
    ¥13,266–20,562

  3. Fly from Yamagata Airport, train

    1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane GAJ - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    3. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    7h 31m
    ¥30,200–77,400

  4. Bus, train via 山交ビル

    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirosedori Ichibancho to Moriokabus bus
    3. Take the train from Morioka to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train
    4. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Oshamambetrain train
    5. Take the train from Oshamambe to Nisekotrain train
    12h 39m
    ¥12,463–15,830

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Shin Hakodate Hokutotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Hirafu Welcome Centerbus bus
    13h 27m
    ¥17,176–21,400

  6. Bus to Sendai Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus
    2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane SDJ - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    4. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    8h 45m
    ¥14,816–34,900

  7. Bus, train to Morioka Hanamaki Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Hanamakitrain train
    3. Fly from Morioka Hanamaki Airport (HNA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane HNA - CTS
    4. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Otarutrain train
    5. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain train
    9h 52m
    ¥23,716–45,800

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥21,741Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 732.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Zao Onsen, Japan and Niseko, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Zao Onsen to Niseko. However, you can walk to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, take the bus to Sendai Station East exit, walk to Sendai, take the train to Morioka, take the train to Shin Hakodate Hokuto, take the train to Oshamambe, then take the train to Niseko. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Niseko via Oma and Hakodate in around 10h 32m.

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