There are 4 ways to get from Obihiro to Otaru by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Obihiro to Sapporotrain Tokachi / ...
- Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
3h 42m¥5,993–9,301Drive 218.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Obihiro to Otarucar 218.4 km
2h 39m¥3,340–4,825Bus via Sapporo
- Take the bus from 帯広駅前 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～帯広
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
4h 34m¥4,240–4,750Bus
- Take the bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to 北2条西3丁目bus ポテトライナー(音更経由) / ...
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
4h 44m¥3,768–4,603
Obihiro to Otaru by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Obihiro to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Obihiro to Otaru is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Obihiro to Otaru. However, there are services departing from 帯広駅前 and arriving at 住吉神社前 via 札幌駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Obihiro to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Obihiro and arriving at Minami-Otaru via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Obihiro and Otaru is 252 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Obihiro to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Obihiro to Otaru, including transfers.
Obihiro to Otaru bus services, operated by 北海道バス, depart from 帯広駅前 station.
Obihiro to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Obihiro station.
The best way to get from Obihiro to Otaru is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus via Sapporo, which costs ¥4200 - ¥4800 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Obihiro, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
You can take a train from Obihiro to Minami-Otaru via Sapporo in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 帯広駅前 to 住吉神社前 via 札幌駅前 and 札幌駅前 in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Obihiro to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–8,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,200
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 帯広駅前 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- secure.j-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Phone
- 0155-31-8811
- Website
- Hokkaido Takushoku Bus
Bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to 北2条西3丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–3,900
- Schedules at
- Hokkaido Takushoku Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Obihiro to Otaru bus services, operated by 北海道バス, arrive at 札幌駅前 station.
Obihiro to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Obihiro to Otaru is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Obihiro to Otaru.
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