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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Asahikawa 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 18m
    ¥3,558–4,735

  2. Drive 156.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Asahikawa to Otarucar car 156.1 km
    2h 21m
    ¥2,709–3,913

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ４条１丁目 to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～旭川
    2. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
    3h 5m
    ¥2,873–4,659

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Asahikawa 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 3m
    ¥3,858–5,235

Asahikawa to Otaru by bus

Calendar226Weekly Buses
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,873Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Asahikawa to Minami-Otaru via Sapporo in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ４条１丁目 to 住吉神社前 via 札幌駅前 in around 3h 5m.

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