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How to get fromNiseko to Otaruby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Niseko to Minami-Otarutrain train D: Niseko Liner
    1h 42m
    ¥1,500–2,100

  2. Drive 72.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niseko to Otarucar car 72.7 km
    1h 9m
    ¥1,261–1,822

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 本通り to 小樽駅前bus bus 小樽線
    1h 51m
    ¥1,500–2,200

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Niseko to Otarutaxi taxi 72.7 km
    1h 9m
    ¥20,000–24,000

Niseko to Otaru by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Niseko, 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 42m. Alternatively, Niseko Bus operates a bus from 本通り to 小樽駅前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Hokkaido Chuo Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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