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How to get fromOtaru to Bieiby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Otaru to Biei by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporotrain train
    2. Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Asahikawatrain train
    3. Take the train from Asahikawa to Bieitrain train
    3h 44m
    ¥4,087–5,513

  2. Bus via 富良野駅

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 花園公園通 to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
    2. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 富良野駅前bus bus 札幌～富良野
    6h 21m
    ¥890–4,130

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 花園公園通 to 時計台前bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 中央バス札幌ターミナル to 旭川駅前bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 美瑛駅bus bus 旭川線
    5h 20m
    ¥2,910–4,830

  4. Drive 176.8 km

    1. Drive from Otaru to Bieicar car 176.8 km
    2h 28m
    ¥3,071–4,435

Otaru to Biei by bus and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,910Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Otaru, Japan and Biei, Japan?

You can take a train from Minami-Otaru to Biei via Sapporo(Jr) and Asahikawa in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 花園公園通 to 美瑛駅 via 時計台前, 中央バス札幌ターミナル, and 旭川駅前 in around 5h 20m.

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