There are 4 ways to get from Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Otaru to Sapporotrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
- Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain Lilac / ...
3h 45m¥3,882–5,238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 小樽駅前bt to 時計台前bus 札幌~小樽 / ...
- Take the bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 3条9丁目bus 札幌~旭川
4h 35m¥2,750–4,460Bus, train
- Take the bus from Otaru Station to Sapporo Ekimae Terminalbus Express Iwanai Gō
- Take the train from Sapporo to Asahikawatrain Lilac / ...
4h 18m¥4,166–5,658Drive 166.7 km
- Drive from Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoocar 166.7 km
2h 35m¥2,892–4,178
Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo. However, there are services departing from 小樽駅前bt and arriving at 旭山動物園 via 中央バス札幌ターミナル and 4条9丁目. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo. However, there are services departing from Otaru and arriving at Asahikawa via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Otaru (Station) and Asahiyama Zoo is 182 km. The road distance is 166.7 km.
The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo, including transfers.
Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 小樽駅前bt station.
Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Otaru station.
The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥4500 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Otaru (Station), Japan and Asahiyama Zoo, Japan?
You can take a train from Otaru to Asahiyama Zoo via Sapporo, Asahikawa, 旭川駅, and 東旭川工業団地1条2丁目 in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 小樽駅前bt to Asahiyama Zoo via 時計台前, 中央バス札幌ターミナル, 3条9丁目, 4条9丁目, and 旭山動物園 in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Otaru to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sapporo to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from Otaru Station to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 小樽駅前bt to 時計台前
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 3条9丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,300
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 時計台前 station.
Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Otaru (Station) to Asahiyama Zoo.
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