There are 5 ways to get from Niseko to Minami-Otaru Station 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
cheapest- Take the bus from 神社前 to 住吉神社前bus 札幌～ニセコ
2h 5m¥200–2,900Drive 72.3 km
- Drive from Niseko to Minami-Otaru Stationcar 72.3 km
1h 9m¥1,257–1,816Taxi
- Take the taxi from Niseko to Minami-Otaru Stationtaxi 72.3 km
1h 9m¥20,000–24,000Bus via 小樽駅前
- Take the bus from ニセコ駅前 to 小樽駅前bus 小樽線
2h 15m¥1,500–2,200
Niseko to Minami-Otaru Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niseko to Minami-Otaru Station is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Niseko to Minami-Otaru Station is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 神社前 and arriving at 住吉神社前. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
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 and Minami-Otaru Station is 74 km. The road distance is 72.3 km.
The best way to get from Niseko to Minami-Otaru Station 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 to Minami-Otaru Station bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 神社前 station.
Niseko to Minami-Otaru Station train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Niseko station.
The best way to get from Niseko to Minami-Otaru Station is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥200 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Niseko, Japan and Minami-Otaru Station, 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, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 神社前 to 住吉神社前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥200–2,900 and the journey takes 2h.
- 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
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 神社前 to 住吉神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.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
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More Questions & Answers
Niseko to Minami-Otaru Station bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 住吉神社前 station.
Niseko to Minami-Otaru Station train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niseko to Minami-Otaru Station is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Niseko to Minami-Otaru Station.
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