There are 5 ways to get from Otaru to Nisekoā by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Otaru to Nisekotrain Hakodate Main Line
1h 39m¥4,532–6,176Drive 76 km
cheapest- Drive from Otaru to Nisekoācar 76 km
1h 12m¥1,156–1,669Bus
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 運動公園前bus 小樽線
1h 53m¥4,262–5,417Taxi
- Take the taxi from Otaru to Nisekoātaxi 76 km
1h 12m¥34,000–41,000Bus via 市役所通
- Take the bus from 市役所通 to 神社前bus 札幌～ニセコ
1h 58m¥2,900–6,120
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Nisekoā is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Otaru to Nisekoā is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Otaru to Nisekoā. However, there are services departing from 小樽駅前 and arriving at 運動公園前 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Otaru to Nisekoā. However, there are services departing from Otaru and arriving at Niseko via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Otaru and Nisekoā is 77 km. The road distance is 76 km.
The best way to get from Otaru to Nisekoā without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Otaru to Nisekoā, including transfers.
Otaru to Nisekoā bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from 小樽駅前 station.
Otaru to Nisekoā train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Otaru station.
The best way to get from Otaru to Nisekoā is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥5500 and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between Otaru, Japan and Nisekoā, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Otaru to Niseko twice daily. Tickets cost ¥1,700–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Niseko Bus operates a bus from 小樽駅前 to 運動公園前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,200 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Otaru to Niseko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- Niseko Bus
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 運動公園前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- Niseko Bus
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 市役所通 to 神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–2,900
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- ¥34,000–41,000
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Kodama Kotsu
- Website
- kodama-kotsu.com
Tonbo Hire
- Phone
- +81 134 26 2525
- Website
- otaru-tonbo.jimdofree.com
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Booking & Getting There
Otaru to Nisekoā bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at 運動公園前 station.
Otaru to Nisekoā train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Niseko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Nisekoā is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Otaru to Nisekoā.
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