There are 4 ways to get from Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chitose to Otarutrain Rapid Airport / ...
1h 17m¥1,600–2,100Drive 73.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruisecar 73.2 km
1h 4m¥1,261–1,821Bus
- Take the bus from Minami Chitose Sta. to Kita 24 Ekimaebus Airport Liner Bus
- Take the bus from 北24条西5丁目 to 小樽駅前btbus 札幌~小樽
2h 38m¥1,740–2,250Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruisetaxi 73.2 km
1h 4m¥20,000–24,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise. However, there are services departing from Minami Chitose Sta. and arriving at 小樽駅前bt via 北24条西5丁目. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chitose and arriving at Otaru. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Chitose and Otaru Canal Cruise is 75 km. The road distance is 73.2 km.
The best way to get from Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2100.
The train from Chitose to Otaru takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.
Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from Minami Chitose Sta. station.
Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Chitose station.
The best way to get from Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Chitose, Japan and Otaru Canal Cruise, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Chitose to Otaru hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,600–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minami Chitose Sta. to Otaru Canal Cruise via Kita 24 Ekimae, 北24条西5丁目, and 小樽駅前bt in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Chitose to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0123-46-5666
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from Minami Chitose Sta. to Kita 24 Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 北24条西5丁目 to 小樽駅前bt
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–24,000
Hokuto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 123-40-8000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 11-777-5058
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at Kita 24 Ekimae station.
Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Chitose to Otaru Canal Cruise.
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