There are 5 ways to get from Obihiro to Niseko by bus, train, or car
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Bus, Ski bus
best- Take the bus from Obihiro Ekimae to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal
- Take the bus from New Chitose Airport to HondōriNiseko Ski Bus
6h 12m¥3,782–9,300Train
- Take the train from Obihiro to Shin-Sapporo(Jr)
- Take the train from Shin-Sapporo to Otaru
- Take the train from Otaru to Niseko
6h 27m¥8,101–11,144Drive 256.2 km
- Drive from Obihiro to Niseko256.2 km
3h 21m¥4,376–6,320Train, bus
- Take the train from Obihiro to Sapporo(Jr)[187200] Ltd.Exp Tokachi 2 / ...
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 本通り小樽線
6h 36m¥8,049–11,382Bus
- Take the bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to 時計台前ポテトライナー(音更経由) / ...
- Take the bus from 時計台前 to 本通り札幌～ニセコ
7h 23m¥5,423–6,247
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Obihiro to Niseko is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Obihiro to Niseko is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Obihiro to Niseko. However, there are services departing from Obihiro Ekimae and arriving at Hondōri via New Chitose Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Obihiro to Niseko. However, there are services departing from Obihiro and arriving at Niseko via Shin-Sapporo and Otaru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Obihiro and Niseko is 265 km. The road distance is 256.2 km.
The best way to get from Obihiro to Niseko without a car is to bus and Ski bus which takes 6h 12m and costs ¥3700 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Obihiro to Niseko, including transfers.
Obihiro to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokuto Kotsu, depart from Obihiro Ekimae station.
Obihiro to Niseko train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Obihiro station.
The best way to get from Obihiro to Niseko is to bus and Ski bus which takes 6h 12m and costs ¥3700 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Obihiro, Japan and Niseko, Japan?
You can take a bus from Obihiro Ekimae to Hondōri via New Chitose Airport in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Obihiro to Niseko via Shin-Sapporo and Otaru in around 6h 27m.
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- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Obihiro to Shin-Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–8,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥6,000–7,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥5,500–8,000
- Green Seat
- ¥8,000–11,000
Train from Obihiro to Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–8,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥6,000–7,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥5,500–8,500
- Green Seat
- ¥8,500–12,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shin-Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Otaru to Niseko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
Bus from Obihiro Ekimae to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,300
- Schedules at
- hokto.co.jp
- Website
- obiun.co.jp
Bus from Obihiro Ekimae to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- obiun.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from New Chitose Airport to Hondōri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,000
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 本通り
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,800
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 時計台前 to 本通り
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,400
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 本通り
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0155-31-8811
- Website
- takubus.com
Bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to 時計台前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–3,900
- Schedules at
- takubus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Obihiro to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokuto Kotsu, arrive at New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal station.
Obihiro to Niseko train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Sapporo(Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Obihiro to Niseko is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Obihiro to Niseko.
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