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How to Get to Niseko: New Chitose Airport by Bus, Train or Car
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The short answer
New Chitose (CTS) is the airport for Niseko: about 105 km by road to Niseko Annupuri. By train, take the Rapid Airport to Otaru (about 72 minutes), then the local train to Niseko (about 90 minutes). From Sapporo, a bus reaches Hirafu in about 2 hours.
Getting to Niseko: airports and routes
| From | Distance | Getting to the resort | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Chitose (CTS) | About 105 km by road | Train via Otaru and Kutchan: about 72 + 90 min on board | source |
| Sapporo (city) | About 92–97 km by road | Bus to Hirafu about 2 h 06; train via Otaru about 2 h | source |
Distances and times are those published by the official source, not live journey estimates.
By train
From New Chitose Airport station, the Rapid Airport train reaches Otaru in about 72 minutes; the local train from Otaru to Niseko takes about 90 minutes, via Kutchan. Allow time for connections and for carrying ski bags between platforms.
By bus and car
Buses from Sapporo Station reach Niseko Hirafu in about 2 hours 6 minutes. By car, the route from New Chitose runs about 105 km via the Nakayama Pass and Kimobetsu.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Niseko from New Chitose Airport?
About 105 km by road to Niseko Annupuri.
Can you take the train from New Chitose to Niseko?
Yes: Rapid Airport to Otaru (about 72 minutes), then the local train to Niseko (about 90 minutes).
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