There are 5 ways to get from Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kamikawa to Sapporotrain Okhotsk
- Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
4h 43m¥4,745–6,512Drive 223.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sounkyo Visitor Center to Otarucar 223.7 km
3h 5m¥3,876–5,598Bus via 旭岳キャンプ場
- Take the bus from 旭岳キャンプ場 to 旭川駅bus
- 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
5h 9m¥3,992–6,305Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Stationbus
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain
- Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain
5h¥4,595–6,940Bus
- Take the bus from 高山 to 1条7丁目bus 81-層雲峡線
- Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌~旭川
5h 21m¥3,899–6,323
Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru. However, there are services departing from 旭岳キャンプ場 and arriving at 住吉神社前 via 旭川駅前 and 札幌駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Kamikawa and arriving at Minami-Otaru via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Daisetsuzan National Park and Otaru is 234 km. The road distance is 223.7 km.
The best way to get from Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru, including transfers.
Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru bus services, operated by Asahikawa Denkikidou, depart from 旭岳キャンプ場 station.
Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kamikawa station.
The best way to get from Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus via 旭岳キャンプ場, which costs ¥3900 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from 高山 to Minami-Otaru via 高山, 上川森のテラス, Kamikawa, and Sapporo in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 旭岳キャンプ場 to 住吉神社前 via 旭岳キャンプ場, 旭川駅, 旭川駅前, and 札幌駅前 in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kamikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,000
- 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
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
- Phone
- 0166-31-5241
- Website
- Asahikawa Denkikidou
Bus from 旭岳キャンプ場 to 旭川駅
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- Asahikawa Denkikidou
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,000
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,200
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 高山 to 1条7丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,000
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru bus services, operated by Asahikawa Denkikidou, arrive at 旭川駅 station.
Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Daisetsuzan National Park to Otaru.
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