What is the cheapest way to get from Otaru to Otaru (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Otaru (Station) is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥170 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Otaru to Otaru (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Otaru (Station) is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1100.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru and Otaru (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 花園公園通 and arriving at 小樽駅前. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Otaru (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Otaru. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Otaru to Otaru (Station)?

The distance between Otaru and Otaru (Station) is 2 km.

How do I travel from Otaru to Otaru (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Otaru to Otaru (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4 min and costs ¥120 - ¥170.

How long does it take to get from Otaru to Otaru (Station)?

The train from Minami-Otaru to Otaru takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Otaru (Station) bus from?

Otaru to Otaru (Station) bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 花園公園通 station.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Otaru (Station) train from?

Otaru to Otaru (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Minami-Otaru station.

Train or bus from Otaru to Otaru (Station)?

The best way to get from Otaru to Otaru (Station) is to train which takes 4 min and costs ¥120 - ¥170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5 min.

Where does the Otaru to Otaru (Station) bus arrive?

Otaru to Otaru (Station) bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前 station.

Where does the Otaru to Otaru (Station) train arrive?

Otaru to Otaru (Station) train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.

Where can I stay near Otaru (Station)?

There are 360+ hotels available in Otaru (Station).

Otaru to Otaru (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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Distance: 1.7 km
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Otaru, Japan and Otaru (Station), Japan?

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Minami-Otaru to Otaru every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥120–170 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 花園公園通 to 小樽駅前 every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5 min.

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