Exclusive Service: Transfers bookings through Samurai Snow are available strictly for guests staying in our booked accommodations. If you are staying elsewhere, please arrange transfers directly with local resort suppliers.
Sapporo Chitose Airport (CTS) is Hokkaido’s largest airport and handles both regional international flights from China, Hong Kong, South Korea & Taiwan as well as domestic flights from airports across Japan.
The Hokkaido Resort Liner is a great value bus service offering both a Chitose Airport to Niseko bus for arrival and a Niseko to Chitose Airport bus for departure, stopping at the Hirafu Welcome Centre, Niseko Village, Niseko Annupuri and the Moiwa area.
The service is convenient with meeting locations in the Domestic and International terminal buildings and buses picking up on site at Chitose Airport.
The transfer time varies between 2.5 and 3.5 hours depending on road and weather conditions and where you are staying in the Niseko area.
2026 / 27 Prices
- Adults are classed as 12 years and older.
- Child Prices are available for children aged 3 to 11 years.
- Infants aged 0-2 years are permitted free of charge if they do not require a seat.
2026 / 27 Timetables
Chitose Airport to Niseko Timetable
Service Period
- All Buses, except for buses #109B and #113: 1st December 2026 to 30th March 2027
- Bus #109B: 15th December 2026 to 15th March 2027
- Bus #113: 7th December 2026 to 30th March 2027
- Buses run every day of the week
Service Notes
- If no passengers have booked to get off the bus at Rusutsu, the bus will not stop there and will reach the Hirafu Welcome Center about 10min earlier that listed in the timetable (required time: 2h30min).
- If you are going to Niseko on bus #111 or #113, the bus will take a short comfort break at Rusutsu Resort or Country Road Station (rather than Bifue Pass).
- If you are going to Hanzono, Niseko Village, Annupuri or Konbu Onsen on bus #109, you may be asked to change vehicles at the Hirafu Welcome Centre.
Niseko to Chitose Airport Timetable
Service Period
- All Buses: 2nd December 2026 to 31st March 2027
- Buses run every day of the week
Service Notes
- Passengers on buses #102 getting on before the Hirafu Welcome Centre may need to change buses at the Hirafu Welcome Centre.
Reservation Notes
Reservation Required
- Transfer reservations are required for all services.
- Buses will skip stops if there are no reservations for that stop.
Bus Stop Choice
- If you are not sure which bus stop is the best one for you, please contact us to check
Connection Times
- Passengers are responsible for checking connection times. The bus company cannot be held responsible for missed connecting bus / flight.
General Service Notes
Luggage Allowance
- One Ski / Snowboard Bag and one suitcase per person is permitted to be carried in the trunk of the bus
- Carry-On / hand luggage should fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartments on boar
Meeting Times
- Please come to the meeting point no later than 10 min prior to your departure and 15 min prior to your departure if you are departing from the airport.
- Buses will depat on time and won't wait for passengers who haven't arrived before the departure time.
Meeting Locations
- Please check your meeting point before your departure date.
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Booking Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required to complete the booking
Cancellation
- 10 or more day in advance of the transfer date: No cancellation fee (full refund is provided)
- 5 to 9 days or fewer of the transfer date: 30% cancellation fee (70% refund is provided)
- 4 days or fewer of the transfer date: 100% cancellation fee (no refund is provided)
- "Cancellation" includes changes that reduce the overall value of the booking.
Refunds are made in Japanese Yen. The amount that you receive in your home currency may differ from the amount you paid in your home currency due to exchange rate fluctuations.
Flight Delays / Cancellations
- When a flight schedule has been changed or delayed, the bus schedule also might be changed
- If passengers miss their bus due to the delay or cancellation of their flight, they will be checked in for the next available bus or other transport options will be offered. Passengers will need to cover the cost of booking a new bus transfer or will need to pay for the alternative transport option offered.
- Resort Liner are not responsible for securing alternative transport for passengers
Extreme Weather & Driving Conditions
- In the unlikely event that the weather & driving conditions are sufficiently bad that Resort Liner do not think they can arrive to the airport on time, they may drop passengers off at the nearest train station or introduce other transport options
- Additional costs, such as train fare are not borne by Resort Liner
Smoking
- Smoking is not allowed on any bus services
Ski / Snowboard Boots
- Wearing of ski or snowboard boots on bus services is prohibited
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Exclusive Service for Samurai Snow Accommodation Guests
Winter service bookings are strictly reserved for guests who have booked their accommodation directly through Samurai Snow.
If you have a confirmed accommodation booking, please enter your Samurai Snow Reservation Details below. We will email you direct access to our booking portal along with step-by-step booking instructions.
Booking Lead Time: We are unable to accept or process bookings submitted 7 days or fewer before the start date. Please submit your request at least 8 days in advance.
Please Note: Submissions without a valid Samurai Snow Accommodation Reservation Number cannot be processed. If you have not booked accommodation with us, please book your transfers directly through local resort vendors.
Already paid your accommodation deposit? Check your booking confirmation email for your direct link to the Niseko Booking Portal to book immediately without submitting this form.
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