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How to get fromOtaru to Lake Tōyaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Otaru to Lake Tōya by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporotrain train Hakodate Main Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Tōyatrain train Hokuto
    4h 35m
    ¥4,297–5,833

  2. Drive 109.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Otaru to Lake Tōyacar car 109.2 km
    1h 48m
    ¥1,882–2,718

  3. Bus

    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７番のりば to 洞爺湖温泉bus bus 札幌洞爺湖線
    4h 40m
    ¥2,340–3,630

Otaru to Lake Tōya by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Otaru, Japan and Lake Tōya, Japan?

You can take a train from Minami-Otaru to 洞爺湖温泉 via Sapporo, Tōya, and 洞爺駅前 in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 花園公園通 to 洞爺湖温泉 via 札幌駅前 and 札幌駅前７番のりば in around 4h 40m.

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