There are 4 ways to get from Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hirafu to Minami-Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line Rapid Service Niseko Liner
2h 4m¥1,400–1,900Drive 67.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otarucar 67.7 km
1h 2m¥1,167–1,685Bus
- Take the bus from 倶知安駅前 to 小樽駅前bus 小樽線
3h 4m¥2,011–2,863Taxi
- Take the taxi from Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otarutaxi 67.7 km
1h 2m¥18,000–23,000
Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru. However, there are services departing from ひらふウェルカムセンター and arriving at 小樽駅前 via 倶知安駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hirafu and arriving at Minami-Otaru. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Always Niseko, Kutchan and Otaru is 71 km. The road distance is 67.7 km.
The best way to get from Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900.
The train from Hirafu to Minami-Otaru takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs once daily.
Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from 倶知安駅前 station.
Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hirafu station.
The best way to get from Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Always Niseko, Kutchan, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Hirafu to Minami-Otaru once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,400–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Niseko Bus operates a bus from 倶知安駅前 to 小樽駅前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 27m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Hirafu to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- Niseko Bus
Bus from 倶知安駅前 to 小樽駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- Niseko Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前 station.
Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Always Niseko, Kutchan to Otaru.
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