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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Otaru Station to Sapporo Ekimae Terminalbus bus Express Iwanai Gō
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Higashi-Murorantrain train Hokuto / ...
    3h 16m
    ¥4,046–6,218

  2. Drive  161.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Otaru to Murorancar car 161.6 km
    2h 1m
    ¥2,481–3,584

  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 母恋駅前bus bus 高速白鳥号
    4h 38m
    ¥2,740–4,330

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporotrain train Hakodate Main Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Higashi-Murorantrain train Hokuto / ...
    3h 30m
    ¥3,875–6,162

Otaru to Muroran by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,740Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a bus from 花園公園通 to 母恋駅前 via 札幌駅前 and 札幌駅前７番のりば in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minami-Otaru to Haha Koi via Sapporo and Higashi-Muroran in around 3h 30m.

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