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

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Rusutsu is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Rusutsu is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru and Rusutsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Otaru to Rusutsu. However, there are services departing from 花園公園通 and arriving at 留寿都 via 札幌駅前７番のりば. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Otaru to Rusutsu?

The distance between Otaru and Rusutsu is 93 km. The road distance is 82.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru to Rusutsu without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2700.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Otaru to Rusutsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Rusutsu bus from?

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

Where does the Otaru to Rusutsu bus arrive?

Otaru to Rusutsu bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 札幌駅前 station.

Can I drive from Otaru to Rusutsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Rusutsu is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Otaru to Rusutsu.

Where can I stay near Rusutsu?

There are 678+ hotels available in Rusutsu.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Otaru to Kutchantrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
2. Take the bus from 倶知安駅前 to 留寿都bus 留寿都倶知安線
3h 21m
¥1,982–2,675
Drive 82.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Otaru to Rusutsucar 82.6 km
1h 15m
¥1,421–2,052
Bus
1. Take the bus from 花園公園通 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
2. Take the bus from 札幌駅前７番のりば to 留寿都bus 札幌洞爺湖線
4h
¥1,740–2,830
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru to Rusutsutaxi 82.6 km
1h 15m
¥22,000–27,000

Otaru to Rusutsu by bus

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Distance: 93 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a bus from 花園公園通 to 留寿都 via 札幌駅前 and 札幌駅前７番のりば in around 4h.

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