There are 4 ways to get from Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hirafu to Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
1h 48m¥1,400–1,900Drive 68.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station)car 68.5 km
1h 2m¥1,186–1,712Bus
- Take the bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 小樽駅前bus 小樽線
2h¥1,400–2,000Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station)taxi 68.5 km
1h 2m¥19,000–23,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station) is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 羊蹄登山口 and arriving at 小樽駅前. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hirafu and arriving at Otaru. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Hirafu Station and Otaru (Station) is 66 km. The road distance is 68.5 km.
The best way to get from Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900.
The train from Hirafu to Otaru takes 1h 48m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station) bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from 羊蹄登山口 station.
Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Hirafu station.
The best way to get from Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station) is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1400 - ¥2000 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Hirafu Station, Japan and Otaru (Station), Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Hirafu to Otaru 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,400–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, Niseko Bus operates a bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 小樽駅前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Hirafu to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- Niseko Bus
Bus from 羊蹄登山口 to 小樽駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- Niseko Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station) bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前 station.
Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station) is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Hirafu Station to Otaru (Station).
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