There are 5 ways to get from JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
1h 13m¥750–1,100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 小樽駅前ｂｔbus 札幌～小樽 / ...
1h 20m¥240–750Drive 34.4 km
- Drive from JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruisecar 34.4 km
30 min¥599–865Taxi
- Take the taxi from JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruisetaxi 34.4 km
30 min¥11,000–14,000Bus via Sapporo Ekimae Terminal
- Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus Express Iwanai Gō
1h 27m¥1,000–1,500
JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise is to bus which costs ¥240 - ¥750 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise is to drive which takes 30 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 札幌駅前 and arriving at 小樽駅前ｂｔ. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sapporo and arriving at Otaru. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between JR Inn Sapporo and Otaru Canal Cruise is 35 km. The road distance is 34.4 km.
The best way to get from JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥750 - ¥1100.
The train from Sapporo to Otaru takes 58 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 札幌駅前 station.
JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥750 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥240 - ¥750 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between JR Inn Sapporo, Japan and Otaru Canal Cruise, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Otaru every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥750–1,100 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 札幌駅前 to 小樽駅前ｂｔ every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥240–750 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 小樽駅前ｂｔ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 30 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
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前ｂｔ station.
JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise is 34 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise.
Book your JR Inn Sapporo to Otaru Canal Cruise train tickets online with Omio.
There are 359+ hotels available in Otaru Canal Cruise.