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How to get fromKutchan-eki to Otaruby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kutchan-eki to Otaru by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kutchan to Otarutrain train H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
    1h 16m
    ¥1,200–1,700

  2. Bus via 花園公園通

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 倶知安十字街 to 花園公園通bus bus 札幌～ニセコ
    1h 46m
    ¥190–2,800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 倶知安駅前 to 小樽駅前bus bus 小樽線
    1h 27m
    ¥1,300–1,900

  4. Drive 59.8 km

    1. Drive from Kutchan-eki to Otarucar car 59.8 km
    53 min
    ¥1,038–1,499

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kutchan-eki to Otarutaxi taxi 59.8 km
    53 min
    ¥16,000–20,000

Kutchan-eki to Otaru by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59 km
  • Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Kutchan-eki, Japan and Otaru, Japan?

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Kutchan to Otaru 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 1h 16m. 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.

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