There are 4 ways to get from Biei to Otaru by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain Lilac / ...
- Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
3h 40m¥4,052–5,521Bus via 富良野駅前
cheapest- Take the bus from 富良野駅前 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～富良野
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
5h 27m¥896–4,143Bus
- Take the bus from 美瑛駅 to 旭川駅前bus 旭川線
- Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前bus
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前bus
4h 34m¥3,312–5,411Drive 177.7 km
- Drive from Biei to Otarucar 177.7 km
2h 28m¥3,059–4,419
Biei to Otaru by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Biei to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Biei to Otaru is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Biei to Otaru. However, there are services departing from 美瑛駅 and arriving at 住吉神社前 via 旭川駅前 and 札幌駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Biei to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Biei and arriving at Minami-Otaru via Asahikawa and Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Biei and Otaru is 192 km. The road distance is 177.7 km.
The best way to get from Biei to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Biei to Otaru, including transfers.
Biei to Otaru bus services, operated by Furano bus, depart from 美瑛駅 station.
Biei to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Asahikawa station.
The best way to get from Biei to Otaru is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Biei, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
You can take a train from Biei to Minami-Otaru via Asahikawa and Sapporo in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 美瑛駅 to 住吉神社前 via 旭川駅前 and 札幌駅前 in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- Furano bus
Bus from 美瑛駅 to 旭川駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥470–700
- Schedules at
- Furano bus
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Booking & Getting There
Biei to Otaru bus services, operated by Furano bus, arrive at 旭川駅前 station.
Biei to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Biei to Otaru is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Biei to Otaru.
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