There are 4 ways to get from Hokkaido University to Otaru by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 北大病院前 to 住吉神社前bus 札幌～小樽
49 min¥240–750Train
- Take the train from Sōen to Minami-Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
1h 12m¥700–950Drive 34.4 km
- Drive from Hokkaido University to Otarucar 34.4 km
32 min¥599–865Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hokkaido University to Otarutaxi 34.4 km
32 min¥11,000–14,000
Hokkaido University to Otaru by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hokkaido University to Otaru is to bus which costs ¥240 - ¥750 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Hokkaido University to Otaru is to drive which takes 32 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 北大病院前 and arriving at 住吉神社前. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sōen and arriving at Minami-Otaru. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Hokkaido University and Otaru is 35 km. The road distance is 34.4 km.
The best way to get from Hokkaido University to Otaru without a car is to bus which takes 49 min and costs ¥240 - ¥750.
The bus from 北大病院前 to 住吉神社前 takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Hokkaido University to Otaru bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 北大病院前 station.
Hokkaido University to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sōen station.
The best way to get from Hokkaido University to Otaru is to bus which takes 49 min and costs ¥240 - ¥750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥700 - ¥950 and takes 1h 12m.
What companies run services between Hokkaido University, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 北大病院前 to 住吉神社前 hourly. Tickets cost ¥240–750 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sōen to Minami-Otaru every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–950 and the journey takes 39 min.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sōen to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 北大病院前 to 住吉神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–14,000
Hokuto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 11-290-6000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
Sapporo MK
- Phone
- +81 11-860-4141
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hokkaido University to Otaru bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 住吉神社前 station.
Hokkaido University to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hokkaido University to Otaru is 34 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Hokkaido University to Otaru.
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