What is the cheapest way to get from Otaru to Kimobetsu?

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Kimobetsu is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Otaru to Kimobetsu?

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Kimobetsu is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru and Kimobetsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Otaru to Kimobetsu. However, there are services departing from 小樽駅前 and arriving at 喜茂別役場前 via 倶知安駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Otaru to Kimobetsu?

The distance between Otaru and Kimobetsu is 88 km. The road distance is 76.8 km.

How do I travel from Otaru to Kimobetsu without a car?

The best way to get from Otaru to Kimobetsu without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2700.

How long does it take to get from Otaru to Kimobetsu?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Otaru to Kimobetsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Kimobetsu bus from?

Otaru to Kimobetsu bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from 小樽駅前 station.

Where does the Otaru to Kimobetsu bus arrive?

Otaru to Kimobetsu bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at 倶知安駅前 station.

Can I drive from Otaru to Kimobetsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Kimobetsu is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Otaru to Kimobetsu.

Where can I stay near Kimobetsu?

There are 562+ hotels available in Kimobetsu.

Otaru to Kimobetsu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安駅前bus 小樽線
2. Take the bus from 倶知安駅前 to 喜茂別役場前bus 京極線
3h 10m
¥1,933–2,674
Drive 76.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Otaru to Kimobetsucar 76.8 km
1h 10m
¥1,291–1,865
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Otaru to Kutchantrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
2. Take the bus from 倶知安駅前 to 喜茂別役場前bus 京極線
3h 13m
¥1,832–2,475
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru to Kimobetsutaxi 76.8 km
1h 10m
¥34,000–41,000

Otaru to Kimobetsu by bus

21Weekly Buses

3h 10mAverage Duration

¥1,933Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.8 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a bus from 小樽駅前 to 喜茂別役場前 via 倶知安駅前 in around 3h 10m.

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