There are 4 ways to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kutchan to Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
2h 28m¥1,911–2,663Drive 67.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Hirafu Welcome Center to Otarucar 67.4 km
1h 2m¥1,171–1,692Bus
- Take the bus from 倶知安駅前 to 小樽駅前bus 小樽線
2h 45m¥2,011–2,863Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hirafu Welcome Center to Otarutaxi 67.4 km
1h 2m¥18,000–23,000
Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru. However, there are services departing from ひらふウェルカムセンター and arriving at 小樽駅前 via 倶知安駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Kutchan and arriving at Otaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Hirafu Welcome Center and Otaru is 68 km. The road distance is 67.4 km.
The best way to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2700.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru, including transfers.
Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from 倶知安駅前 station.
Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kutchan station.
The best way to get from Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Hirafu Welcome Center, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Kutchan to Otaru hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Niseko Bus operates a bus from 倶知安駅前 to 小樽駅前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 27m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Kutchan to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 倶知安駅前 to 小樽駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前 station.
Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Hirafu Welcome Center to Otaru.
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