What is the cheapest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Niseko?

The cheapest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Niseko is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Niseko?

The fastest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Niseko is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru (Station) 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 (Station) 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 (Station) to Niseko?

The distance between Otaru (Station) and Niseko is 73 km. The road distance is 74 km.

How do I travel from Otaru (Station) to Niseko without a car?

The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Niseko without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100.

How long does it take to get from Otaru (Station) to Niseko?

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

Where do I catch the Otaru (Station) to Niseko bus from?

Otaru (Station) to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 小樽駅前ｂｔ station.

Where do I catch the Otaru (Station) to Niseko train from?

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

Train or bus from Otaru (Station) to Niseko?

The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Niseko is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Otaru (Station) to Niseko bus arrive?

Otaru (Station) to Niseko bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 本通り station.

Where does the Otaru (Station) to Niseko train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otaru (Station) to Niseko?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru (Station) to Niseko is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Otaru (Station) to Niseko.

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Otaru (Station) to Niseko - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Otaru (Station) 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 43m
¥1,500–2,100
Drive 74 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Otaru (Station) to Nisekocar 74 km
1h 9m
¥1,284–1,854
Bus
1. Take the bus from 小樽駅前ｂｔ to 本通りbus 札幌～ニセコ
1h 44m
¥1,500–2,100
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru (Station) to Nisekotaxi 74 km
1h 9m
¥20,000–25,000

Otaru (Station) to Niseko by bus

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Distance: 72.5 km
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Otaru (Station), 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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