There are 5 ways to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Horobetsu to Sapporotrain Suzuran
- Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
2h 28m¥3,244–4,359Bus
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 小樽駅前btbus 札幌~小樽 / ...
3h 19m¥2,493–3,810Drive 147.4 km
- Drive from Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station)car 147.4 km
1h 51m¥2,557–3,693Train via Noboribetsu
- Take the train from Noboribetsu to Sapporotrain Hokuto / ...
- Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
2h 49m¥3,297–4,523Bus via Sapporo
- 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 (Station) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station) is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station). However, there are services departing from 幌別本町 and arriving at 小樽駅前bt via 北1条西4丁目. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station). However, there are services departing from Horobetsu and arriving at Otaru via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Noboribetsu and Otaru (Station) is 153 km. The road distance is 147.4 km.
The best way to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4400.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station), including transfers.
Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station) bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 幌別本町 station.
Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Horobetsu station.
The best way to get from Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station) is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥3900 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Noboribetsu, Japan and Otaru (Station), Japan?
You can take a train from Horobetsu to Otaru via Sapporo in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 幌別本町 to 小樽駅前bt via 札幌駅前(北2西3) and 北1条西4丁目 in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Horobetsu to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Noboribetsu to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- 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 小樽駅前bt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 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 (Station) bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 札幌駅前(北2西3) station.
Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station) is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Noboribetsu to Otaru (Station).
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