There are 5 ways to get from Muroran to Otaru by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Higashi-Muroran to Shin-Sapporotrain Hokuto / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain C: Rapid Airport / ...
2h 33m¥3,416–4,523Drive 161.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Muroran to Otarucar 161.2 km
2h 1m¥2,797–4,040Bus
- Take the bus from 母恋駅前 to 札幌駅前（北２西３）bus 高速白鳥号
- Take the bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 住吉神社前bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
3h 46m¥2,805–4,234Train, bus
- Take the train from Higashi-Muroran to Sapporotrain Hokuto / ...
- Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus Express Iwanai Gō
3h 12m¥3,685–5,009Train via Sapporo
- Take the train from Higashi-Muroran to Sapporotrain Hokuto / ...
- Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
3h 32m¥3,553–4,943
Muroran to Otaru by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muroran to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Muroran to Otaru is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Muroran to Otaru. However, there are services departing from 母恋駅前 and arriving at 住吉神社前 via 北１条西４丁目. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Muroran to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Higashi-Muroran and arriving at Minami-Otaru via Shin-Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Muroran and Otaru is 160 km. The road distance is 161.2 km.
The best way to get from Muroran to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Muroran to Otaru, including transfers.
Muroran to Otaru bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 母恋駅前 station.
Muroran to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Higashi-Muroran station.
The best way to get from Muroran to Otaru is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥4300 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Muroran, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
You can take a train from Higashi-Muroran to Minami-Otaru via Shin-Sapporo in around 2h 33m. 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.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Higashi-Muroran to Shin-Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Shin-Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Higashi-Muroran to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Higashi-Muroran to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from 母恋駅前 to 札幌駅前（北２西３）
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,500
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 住吉神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Muroran to Otaru bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 札幌駅前（北２西３） station.
Muroran to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muroran to Otaru is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Muroran to Otaru.
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