What is the cheapest way to get from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko?

The cheapest way to get from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko?

The fastest way to get from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru Canal Cruise and Niseko?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 小樽駅前ｂｔ and arriving at 本通り. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Otaru Canal Cruise and Niseko?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Otaru and arriving at Niseko. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko?

The distance between Otaru Canal Cruise and Niseko is 73 km. The road distance is 74.3 km.

How do I travel from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko without a car?

The best way to get from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.

How long does it take to get from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko?

The train from Otaru to Niseko takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko bus from?

Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 小樽駅前ｂｔ station.

Where do I catch the Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko train from?

Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Otaru station.

Train or bus from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko?

The best way to get from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko bus arrive?

Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 本通り station.

Where does the Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko train arrive?

Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Niseko station.

Can I drive from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko.

Where can I stay near Niseko?

There are 616+ hotels available in Niseko.

Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain Hakodate Main Line
1h 52m
¥1,500–2,100
Drive 74.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Otaru Canal Cruise to Nisekocar 74.3 km
1h 10m
¥1,287–1,858
Bus
1. Take the bus from 小樽駅前ｂｔ to 本通りbus 札幌～ニセコ
1h 52m
¥1,500–2,100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru Canal Cruise to Nisekotaxi 74.3 km
1h 10m
¥20,000–25,000

Otaru Canal Cruise to Niseko by foot and bus

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73.3 km
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Otaru Canal Cruise, Japan and Niseko, Japan?

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Otaru to Niseko twice daily. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 小樽駅前ｂｔ to 本通り 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Niseko Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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