There are 4 ways to get from Niseko 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 32m¥1,700–2,800Drive 72.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Niseko to Otarucar 72.7 km
1h 9m¥1,112–1,606Bus
- Take the bus from 本通り to 小樽駅前ｂｔbus 札幌～ニセコ
1h 49m¥1,500–2,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Niseko to Otarutaxi 72.7 km
1h 9m¥32,000–39,000
Niseko to Otaru by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niseko to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Niseko to Otaru is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 本通り and arriving at 小樽駅前ｂｔ. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
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 32m.
The distance between Niseko and Otaru is 74 km. The road distance is 72.7 km.
The best way to get from Niseko to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2800.
The train from Niseko to Minami-Otaru takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs once daily.
Niseko to Otaru bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 本通り station.
Niseko to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Niseko station.
The best way to get from Niseko to Otaru is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 49m.
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 ¥1,700–2,800 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 本通り to 小樽駅前ｂｔ 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Niseko Bus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Niseko to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 本通り to 小樽駅前ｂｔ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- Niseko Bus
Bus from 本通り to 小樽駅前ｂｔ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- Niseko Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- ¥32,000–39,000
Niseko International Transport
- Phone
- +81 136 22 1171
- Website
- niseko-kokusai.com
Friend Taxi
- Phone
- +81 135 62 1124
- Website
- taxisite.com
King Hire
- Phone
- +81 135 62 1311
- Website
- hokuhakyo.or.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Niseko to Otaru bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前ｂｔ station.
Niseko to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niseko to Otaru is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Niseko to Otaru.
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