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

The cheapest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥170 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs ¥1100 - ¥1400.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru (Station) and Otaru Music Box?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 小樽駅前 and arriving at 南小樽駅前. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Otaru and arriving at Minami-Otaru. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box?

The distance between Otaru (Station) and Otaru Music Box is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs ¥120 - ¥170.

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

The train from Otaru to Minami-Otaru takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box?

The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box is to train which takes 9 min and costs ¥120 - ¥170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥240 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box bus arrive?

Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 南小樽駅前 station.

Where does the Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box train arrive?

Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Otaru station.

Where can I stay near Otaru Music Box?

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Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
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1. Take the train from Otaru to Minami-Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
9 min
¥120–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 南小樽駅前bus １６奥沢線 / ...
23 min
¥240
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Boxtaxi 2.3 km
2 min
¥1,100–1,400
Walk
1. Take the walk from Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Boxwalk 1.7 km
21 min

Otaru (Station) to Otaru Music Box by bus and foot

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23 minAverage Duration

¥240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2.2 km
Duration: 9 min

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

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Otaru to Minami-Otaru every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥120–170 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 小樽駅前 to 南小樽駅前 hourly. Tickets cost ¥240 and the journey takes 18 min.

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