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

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Kutchan is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Kutchan is to drive which takes 52 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru and Kutchan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 小樽駅前 and arriving at 倶知安役場前. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Kutchan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Otaru and arriving at Kutchan. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Otaru to Kutchan?

The distance between Otaru and Kutchan is 61 km. The road distance is 58.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru to Kutchan without a car is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.

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

The bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安役場前 takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Kutchan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Otaru to Kutchan train from?

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

Train or bus from Otaru to Kutchan?

The best way to get from Otaru to Kutchan is to bus which takes 1h 23m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Otaru to Kutchan bus arrive?

Otaru to Kutchan bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at 倶知安役場前 station.

Where does the Otaru to Kutchan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otaru to Kutchan?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Kutchan is 59 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Otaru to Kutchan.

Where can I stay near Kutchan?

There are 595+ hotels available in Kutchan.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安役場前bus 小樽線
1h 23m
¥1,300–1,900
Drive 58.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Otaru to Kutchancar 58.6 km
52 min
¥1,017–1,469
Train
1. Take the train from Otaru to Kutchantrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
1h 31m
¥1,200–1,700
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru to Kutchantaxi 58.6 km
52 min
¥16,000–20,000

Otaru to Kutchan by bus

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1h 23mAverage Duration

¥1,300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 61 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

Niseko Bus operates a bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安役場前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Hokkaido Chuo Bus also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Otaru to Kutchan every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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