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

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Makkari is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Makkari is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru and Makkari?

No, there is no direct bus from Otaru to Makkari. However, there are services departing from 小樽駅前ｂｔ and arriving at 真狩 via ニセコビュープラザ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Otaru to Makkari?

The distance between Otaru and Makkari is 84 km. The road distance is 79.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru to Makkari without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Otaru to Makkari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Makkari bus from?

Otaru to Makkari bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 小樽駅前ｂｔ station.

Where does the Otaru to Makkari bus arrive?

Otaru to Makkari bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at ニセコビュープラザ station.

Can I drive from Otaru to Makkari?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Makkari is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Otaru to Makkari.

Where can I stay near Makkari?

There are 704+ hotels available in Makkari.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 小樽駅前ｂｔ to ニセコビュープラザbus 札幌～ニセコ
2h 57m
¥1,812–2,473
Drive 79.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Otaru to Makkaricar 79.6 km
1h 20m
¥1,383–1,998
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Otaru to Kutchantrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
2. Take the bus from 倶知安駅前 to 真狩bus 留寿都倶知安線
3h 10m
¥1,832–2,525
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru to Makkaritaxi 79.6 km
1h 20m
¥22,000–26,000

Otaru to Makkari by bus

42Weekly Buses

2h 57mAverage Duration

¥1,812Cheapest Price

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Distance: 83.7 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 小樽駅前ｂｔ to ニセコビュープラザ 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥200–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Niseko Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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