There are 5 ways to get from Niseko (Station) to Otaru by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Niseko to Minami-Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line Rapid Service Niseko Liner
1h 35m¥1,500–2,100Bus via 花園公園通
cheapest- Take the bus from 本通り to 花園公園通bus 札幌～ニセコ
2h 8m¥200–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from ニセコ駅前 to 小樽駅前bus 小樽線
1h 52m¥1,500–2,200Drive 73.5 km
- Drive from Niseko (Station) to Otarucar 73.5 km
1h 10m¥1,277–1,844Taxi
- Take the taxi from Niseko (Station) to Otarutaxi 73.5 km
1h 10m¥20,000–25,000
Niseko (Station) to Otaru by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niseko (Station) to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Niseko (Station) to Otaru is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from ニセコ駅前 and arriving at 小樽駅前. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Niseko and arriving at Minami-Otaru. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Niseko (Station) and Otaru is 74 km. The road distance is 73.5 km.
The best way to get from Niseko (Station) to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.
The train from Niseko to Minami-Otaru takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Niseko (Station) to Otaru bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from ニセコ駅前 station.
Niseko (Station) to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Niseko station.
The best way to get from Niseko (Station) to Otaru is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 52m.
What companies run services between Niseko (Station), Japan and Otaru, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Niseko to Minami-Otaru once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Niseko Bus operates a bus from ニセコ駅前 to 小樽駅前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Niseko to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from ニセコ駅前 to 小樽駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 本通り to 花園公園通
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
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More Questions & Answers
Niseko (Station) to Otaru bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前 station.
Niseko (Station) to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niseko (Station) to Otaru is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Niseko (Station) to Otaru.
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