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

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Osaka is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥28000 and takes 22h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥17000 - ¥60000.

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Otaru to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Sapporo, Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

How far is it from Otaru to Osaka?

The distance between Otaru and Osaka is 1130 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 17h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Otaru to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Osaka train from?

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

Train or fly from Otaru to Osaka?

The best way to get from Otaru to Osaka is to train which takes 17h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥75000 - ¥95000 and takes 7h.

Where does the Otaru to Osaka train arrive?

Otaru to Osaka train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9506+ hotels available in Osaka.

Otaru to Osaka - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Otaru to Osaka by train, plane, car ferry, or car

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Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane CTS - ITM
4h 39m
¥17,126–57,740
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Maizurucarferry
2. Drive from Maizuru to Osakacar
22h 46m
¥1,900–27,200
Train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
2. Take the train from Shin Hakodate Hokuto to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain
17h 27m
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Kobe (UKB)plane CTS - UKB
5h 5m
¥14,476–83,290
Fly Okadama Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OKD - ITM
7h
¥76,447–91,803
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane CTS - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
6h 10m

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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2h 10mAverage Duration

¥15,311Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,130.2 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Minami-Otaru to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Sapporo, Shin Hakodate Hokuto, Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 17h 27m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) every 4 hours.

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