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How to get fromObihiro to Otaruby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Obihiro to Otaru by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Obihiro to Sapporotrain train Tokachi / ...
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain train Hakodate Main Line / ...
    3h 52m
    ¥5,231–6,921

  2. Drive 218.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Obihiro to Otarucar car 218.4 km
    2h 40m
    ¥3,663–5,291

  3. Bus via Sapporo

    1. Take the bus from 帯広駅前 to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～帯広
    2. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
    4h 35m
    ¥4,240–4,750

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to たんちょう釧路空港bus bus
    2. Fly from Kushiro Airport (KUH) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane KUH - CTS
    3. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otarutrain train
    5h 28m
    ¥36,696–95,296

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 帯広駅バスターミナル to 北2条西3丁目bus bus ポテトライナー(音更経由) / ...
    2. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
    4h 45m
    ¥3,768–4,602

Obihiro to Otaru by bus and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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 52m. 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 35m.

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