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How to get fromMuroran to Otaruby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Muroran to Otaru by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Higashi-Muroran to Sapporotrain train Hokuto / ...
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain train Hakodate Main Line / ...
    3h 3m
    ¥3,487–4,845

  2. Drive 161.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Muroran to Otarucar car 161.2 km
    2h 1m
    ¥2,724–3,934

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 母恋駅前 to 札幌駅前（北２西３）bus bus 高速白鳥号
    2. Take the bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 住吉神社前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
    3h 46m
    ¥2,805–4,234

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Higashi-Muroran to Sapporotrain train Hokuto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus bus Express Iwanai Gō
    3h 4m
    ¥3,685–5,009

Muroran to Otaru by bus and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,805Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Muroran, Japan and Otaru, Japan?

You can take a train from Haha Koi to Minami-Otaru via Higashi-Muroran and Sapporo in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 母恋駅前 to 住吉神社前 via 札幌駅前（北２西３） and 北１条西４丁目 in around 3h 46m.

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