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How to get fromAuckland to Otaruby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Otaru by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to New Chitose Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane AKL - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otarutrain train
    18h 11m
    ¥52,445–133,280

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane WRE - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otarutrain train
    28h 18m
    ¥58,268–226,819

  3. Fly Auckland to Hakodate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hakodate Airport (HKD)plane plane AKL - HKD
    2. Take the train from Hakodate to Sapporotrain train
    30h 40m
    ¥77,755–281,040

Auckland (AKL) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration19h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket¥49,415Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,594.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 11m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Otaru, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Otaru. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Minami-Otaru. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) airport, fly to New Chitose Airport (CTS), walk to New Chitose Airport, then take the train to Minami-Otaru.

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