Once your flights are booked, this page will guide you through the best ways to reach the lodges and share your transfer details between New Chitose Airport and Niseko, helping us plan for your arrival and departure.
🚌 I want to book bus transfers (New Chitose ⇄ Niseko) - ✅Recommended
The bus is the easiest and most recommended way to travel between New Chitose Airport and Niseko.
✈️ First, check that your flight times align with the bus timetable at Bus Transfers
📑 Then, use the tabs below to finalise your transfers.
📝 Finally, follow our bus guide to catch the bus.
Head to our Transfers Booking Page to book the Resort Liner bus between New Chitose Airport and the Hirafu Welcome Centre.
Important Note: Bookings made through our portal don’t require you to send us your bus details.
See if you can book a bus between the Hirafu Welcome Centre and New Chitose Airport either online or via phone.
Try and Book Online
- Resort Liner – ✅Recommended
- White Liner
- NDS
- Chuo Bus
Try and Book Via Phone
- Resort Liner on +81 (0)11 200 0506
- White Liner on +81 (0)11 624 8822
- Chuo Bus on +81 (0)11 799 0391
- NDS on +81 (0)66 767 3690
Final Steps
- Use the button below to send us your bus details.
- See Bus Arrival Instructions at Bus – How to Catch.
If buses aren’t available or your flight times don’t match the schedule, you have two alternatives:
🚐 Private Transfer (Recommended) – Book a private transfer for a direct, comfortable ride to the lodge.
🚅 Train – See our train guide for details, then share your plans using the 🚅 I plan to take the train tab below.
📝 I booked my own bus externally
For buses booked outside our portal, please see below:
📝 Share your arrival and departure times so we can be ready for you — just use the button below.
🚌 Arrival – Follow the instructions from your bus company. When you reach the Hirafu Welcome Centre, check our pickup guide.
🚌 Departure – We’ll drop you at the Hirafu Welcome Centre for your bus.
🚗 I will use a car for arrival or departure (hire car, private transfer or taxi)
We’d love you to share your arrival and departure times so we can be ready for you — just use the button below.
🚘 Private Transfer Bookings – can be made at book a private transfer
📍 For taxis and car hire, you can find our address details here:
✅ ramatniseko.com/contact-us
✅ Google Maps link
✅ When searching on map apps, use “Ramat Niseko.”
🚗 Driving yourself? On arrival, check in with our staff for the best parking spot. Please be mindful of snow sliding off the roof, and with Niseko’s famous snowfall, parking can sometimes be limited — you may need a short walk from your car.
🏙️ I will be staying in Niseko
If you’re staying in or near Hirafu, we can arrange a pick-up on arrival or a drop-off on departure. Use the button below to organise this.
If you’re staying further out, please make your way to the Hirafu Welcome Centre or arrange a taxi to the lodge. In that case, use the “I booked my own bus” or “I will arrive by car” options above to share your arrival details.
🚅 I plan to take the train -⚠️Not recommended
The train from New Chitose Airport is an option, but it’s not our top recommendation for getting to Niseko. We generally recommend the train only if your flights don’t align with bus schedules, or if you’re coming from Tokyo or another local area.
Keep in mind:
Closest station is Kutchan, about 15 minutes from Ramat Niseko.
Most routes require a transfer in Otaru (waits of 10–60 minutes).
Managing ski gear on trains can be tricky.
No lodge pick-up from Kutchan — you’ll need to arrange a taxi or local bus.
ℹ️ You can find extra train information here – Train Guide
Still taking the train? Let us know your arrival and departure times using the button below.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN SHOULD I BOOK MY BUS?
We recommend booking your bus about 1 month in advance to secure your preferred service (and no later than 9 days before your stay to guarantee a seat).
Booking later may mean your first-choice bus is full, and you’ll need to take an earlier or later option.
WHAT IF MY FLIGHT TIME DOESN’T ALIGN WITH THE BUS TIMETABLE
If buses aren’t available or your flight times don’t match the schedule, you have two alternatives:
🚐 Private Transfer (Recommended) – Book a private transfer for a direct, comfortable ride to the lodge.
🚅 Train – See our train guide for details, then share your plans using the 🚅 I plan to take the train tab below.
HOW DO I CATCH THE BUS WHEN I ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORT?
See our Bus – How to Catch page.
HOW DO I PAY?
We use PayPal as our payment processor. Follow the prompts via our Transfers Booking Page and you will be redirected to PayPal.
I AM HAVING TROUBLE BOOKING, WHAT DO I DO?
Please email a screenshot and some information regarding your issue to info@ramatniseko.com.
MY FLIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELLED / MISSED / SIGNIFICANTLY DELAYED, WHAT DO I DO?
If your flight details are recorded correctly with Resort Liner, they will be aware of any delays to your flight. Resort Liner attempts to hold the bus for slight flight delays. Please head directly to the bus counter as soon as you land.
If you know you will miss the bus because your flight is cancelled/missed/significantly delayed, you need to contact Resort Liner via phone on +81 11 200 0506 (local call 011 200 0506) to reschedule your bus.