There are 5 ways to get from Nisekoā 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 36m¥4,587–6,212Drive 76 km
cheapest- Drive from Nisekoā to Otarucar 76 km
1h 12m¥1,156–1,669Bus
- Take the bus from 運動公園前 to 小樽駅前bus 小樽線
1h 53m¥4,251–5,451Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nisekoā to Otarutaxi 76 km
1h 12m¥34,000–41,000Bus via 花園公園通
- Take the bus from 神社前 to 花園公園通bus 札幌～ニセコ
1h 55m¥2,918–6,112
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nisekoā to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Nisekoā to Otaru is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nisekoā to Otaru. However, there are services departing from 運動公園前 and arriving at 小樽駅前 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Nisekoā to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Niseko and arriving at Minami-Otaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Nisekoā and Otaru is 79 km. The road distance is 76 km.
The best way to get from Nisekoā to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Nisekoā to Otaru, including transfers.
Nisekoā to Otaru bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from 運動公園前 station.
Nisekoā to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Niseko station.
The best way to get from Nisekoā to Otaru is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥5500 and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between Nisekoā, 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, Niseko Bus operates a bus from 運動公園前 to 小樽駅前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- 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
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- Niseko Bus
Bus from 運動公園前 to 小樽駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- Niseko Bus
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 神社前 to 花園公園通
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ¥34,000–41,000
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
Nisekoā to Otaru bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前 station.
Nisekoā to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nisekoā to Otaru is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Nisekoā to Otaru.
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