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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Furano to Takikawatrain train
    2. Take the train from Takikawa to Sapporo(Jr)train train
    3. Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain train
    3h 21m
    ¥3,596–4,962

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 本通５丁目 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 / ...
    3h 38m
    ¥400–3,450

  3. Drive 147.2 km

    1. Drive from Furano to Otarucar car 147.2 km
    2h 1m
    ¥2,554–3,689

  4. Bus via Otaru Station

    1. Take the bus from 本通５丁目 to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～富良野
    2. Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus bus Express Iwanai Gō
    4h 18m
    ¥1,160–4,200

Furano to Otaru by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Furano, Japan and Otaru, Japan?

You can take a train from Furano to Minami-Otaru via Takikawa and Sapporo in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 本通５丁目 to 住吉神社前 via 札幌駅前 in around 3h 38m.

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