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

The cheapest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Osaka is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥28000 and takes 22h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥17000 - ¥60000.

Is there a direct train between Otaru (Station) and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Otaru (Station) to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Otaru and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Sapporo, Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

How far is it from Otaru (Station) to Osaka?

The distance between Otaru (Station) and Osaka is 1132 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 17h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Otaru (Station) to Osaka, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from Otaru (Station) to Osaka?

The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Osaka is to train which takes 17h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥75000 - ¥90000 and takes 7h 8m.

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

Otaru (Station) to Osaka train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9550+ hotels available in Osaka.

Otaru (Station) to Osaka - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Otaru (Station) to Osaka by train, plane, car ferry, or car

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Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane CTS - ITM
4h 40m
¥17,161–57,785
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Maizurucarferry
2. Drive from Maizuru to Osakacar
22h 49m
¥1,946–27,866
Train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
2. Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain
17h 12m
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kobe (UKB)plane CTS - UKB
4h 58m
¥14,581–83,395
Fly Okadama Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OKD - ITM
7h 8m
¥76,482–86,848
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane CTS - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
6h 11m

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

126Weekly Planes

2h 13mAverage Duration

¥15,230Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,131.9 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Otaru (Station), Japan and Osaka, Japan?

You can take a train from Otaru to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Sapporo, Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 17h 12m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) every 4 hours.

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