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How to get fromAkabira to Otaruby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Akabira to Otaru by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Takikawa to Sapporo(Jr)train train [186409] Ltd. Exp Lilac 2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain train H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
    2h 30m
    ¥2,766–3,878

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 赤平駅前 to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～富良野
    2. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
    2h 35m
    ¥400–3,450

  3. Drive 118 km

    1. Drive from Akabira to Otarucar car 118 km
    1h 44m
    ¥2,048–2,958

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Takikawa to Sapporo(Jr)train train [186409] Ltd. Exp Lilac 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus bus Express Iwanai Gō
    3h 26m
    ¥2,940–5,160

Akabira to Otaru by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Akabira, Japan and Otaru, Japan?

You can take a train from Akabira to Minami-Otaru via Takikawa and Sapporo in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 赤平駅前 to 住吉神社前 via 札幌駅前 in around 2h 35m.

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