What is the cheapest way to get from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway?

The cheapest way to get from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway?

The fastest way to get from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4200.

Is there a direct bus between Niseko and Mount Hakodate Ropeway?

No, there is no direct bus from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway. However, there are services departing from ニセコ本通 and arriving at Ropeway-Mae via 倶知安駅前, Hirafu Welcome Center and Hakodate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway?

The distance between Niseko and Mount Hakodate Ropeway is 183 km. The road distance is 167.3 km.

How do I travel from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway without a car?

The best way to get from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.

How long does it take to get from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway bus from?

Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway bus services, operated by Hakodate Teisan Bus, depart from Hirafu Welcome Center station.

Train or bus from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway?

The best way to get from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway bus arrive?

Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway bus services, operated by Hakodate Teisan Bus, arrive at Hakodate Station.

Can I drive from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway?

Yes, the driving distance between Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway.

Where can I stay near Mount Hakodate Ropeway?

There are 204+ hotels available in Mount Hakodate Ropeway.

Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Niseko to Oshamambetrain H: Hakodate Line Local
2. Take the train from Oshamambe to Hakodatetrain Hokuto
4h 14m
¥5,054–6,987
Drive 167.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropewaycar 167.3 km
2h 30m
¥2,908–4,201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Hakodate Stationbus
6h 23m
¥9,276–10,444
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Niseko to Sapporotrain
2. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
3. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane CTS - HKD
5h 49m
¥19,699–51,786

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Hakodate Airport (HKD) flights

14Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

¥14,559Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway.

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Distance: 182.8 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Niseko, Japan and Mount Hakodate Ropeway, Japan?

You can take a train from Niseko to Mount Hakodate Ropeway via Oshamambe, Hakodate, Hakodate, and Ropeway-Mae in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, Hakodate Teisan Bus operates a bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Hakodate Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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