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

The cheapest way to get from Niseko to Sapporo is to bus which costs ¥1200 - ¥1350 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Niseko to Sapporo is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct bus between Niseko and Sapporo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 本通り and arriving at 北１条西７丁目. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Niseko and Sapporo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Niseko and arriving at Sapporo. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Niseko to Sapporo?

The distance between Niseko and Sapporo is 106 km. The road distance is 89.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Niseko to Sapporo without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3000.

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

The train from Niseko to Sapporo takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Niseko to Sapporo bus from?

Niseko to Sapporo bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 本通り station.

Where do I catch the Niseko to Sapporo train from?

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

Train or bus from Niseko to Sapporo?

The best way to get from Niseko to Sapporo is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1350 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Niseko to Sapporo bus arrive?

Niseko to Sapporo bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 北１条西７丁目 station.

Where does the Niseko to Sapporo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Niseko to Sapporo?

Yes, the driving distance between Niseko to Sapporo is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Niseko to Sapporo.

Where can I stay near Sapporo?

There are 1689+ hotels available in Sapporo.

Niseko to Sapporo - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Niseko to Sapporo by train, bus, or car

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 Sapporotrain D: Niseko Liner
2h 13m
¥2,200–3,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 本通り to 北１条西７丁目bus 札幌～ニセコ
2h 44m
¥1,200–1,350
Drive 89.9 km
1. Drive from Niseko to Sapporocar 89.9 km
1h 27m
¥1,541–2,225

Niseko to Sapporo by bus

21Weekly Buses

2h 44mAverage Duration

¥1,200Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Niseko to Sapporo.

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Distance: 106.3 km
Duration: 2h 13m

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

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Niseko to Sapporo once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 本通り to 北１条西７丁目 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,350 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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