There are 5 ways to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Horobetsu to Sapporo(Jr)train [187364] Ltd. Exp Suzuran 1
- Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
2h 18m¥3,194–4,259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 幌別本町 to 札幌駅前(北2西3)bus 高速白鳥号
- Take the bus from 北1条西4丁目 to 住吉神社前bus 札幌~ニセコ / ...
3h 12m¥2,493–3,810Drive 146.2 km
- Drive from Noboribetsu to Otarucar 146.2 km
1h 51m¥2,536–3,664Train via Ebetsu
- Take the train from Horobetsu to Shin-Sapporo(Jr)train [187364] Ltd. Exp Suzuran 1
- Take the train from Shin-Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain C: Rapid Airport / ...
2h 22m¥3,225–4,273Bus via Otaru Station
- Take the bus from 幌別本町 to 札幌駅前(北2西3)bus 高速白鳥号
- Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus Express Iwanai Gō
3h 51m¥3,253–4,560
Noboribetsu to Otaru by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Noboribetsu to Otaru. However, there are services departing from 幌別本町 and arriving at 住吉神社前 via 北1条西4丁目. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Noboribetsu to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Horobetsu and arriving at Minami-Otaru via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Noboribetsu and Otaru is 151 km. The road distance is 146.2 km.
The best way to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4300.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru, including transfers.
Noboribetsu to Otaru bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 幌別本町 station.
Noboribetsu to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Horobetsu station.
The best way to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥3900 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Noboribetsu, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
You can take a train from Horobetsu to Minami-Otaru via Sapporo in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 幌別本町 to 住吉神社前 via 札幌駅前(北2西3) and 北1条西4丁目 in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Horobetsu to Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Horobetsu to Shin-Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Shin-Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from 幌別本町 to 札幌駅前(北2西3)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,100
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
Bus from 幌別本町 to 札幌駅前(北2西3)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,100
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 北1条西4丁目 to 住吉神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Noboribetsu to Otaru bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 札幌駅前(北2西3) station.
Noboribetsu to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo(Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Noboribetsu to Otaru is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Noboribetsu to Otaru.
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