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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Biei to Asahikawatrain train
    2. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporo(Jr)train train
    3. Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain train
    3h 24m
    ¥4,052–5,521

  2. Bus via 富良野駅前

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 富良野駅前 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 / ...
    5h 27m
    ¥896–4,143

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 美瑛駅 to 旭川駅前bus bus 旭川線
    2. Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前bus bus
    4h 28m
    ¥3,312–5,411

  4. Drive 177.7 km

    1. Drive from Biei to Otarucar car 177.7 km
    2h 28m
    ¥3,085–4,456

Biei to Otaru by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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 24m. 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 28m.

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