What is the cheapest way to get from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower?

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower is to bus which costs ¥240 - ¥750 and takes 55 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower?

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower is to drive which takes 30 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru and Sapporo Clock Tower?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 住吉神社前 and arriving at 時計台前. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Sapporo Clock Tower?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Sapporo. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower?

The distance between Otaru and Sapporo Clock Tower is 34 km. The road distance is 34.6 km.

How do I travel from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower without a car?

The best way to get from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs ¥240 - ¥750.

How long does it take to get from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower?

The bus from 住吉神社前 to 時計台前 takes 54 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower bus from?

Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 住吉神社前 station.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower train from?

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

Train or bus from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower?

The best way to get from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower is to bus which takes 55 min and costs ¥240 - ¥750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥700 - ¥1000 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower bus arrive?

Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 時計台前 station.

Where does the Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower is 35 km. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower.

Where can I stay near Sapporo Clock Tower?

There are 1962+ hotels available in Sapporo Clock Tower.

Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower by bus, train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from 住吉神社前 to 時計台前bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
55 min
¥240–750
Train
1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporotrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
56 min
¥700–1,000
Drive 34.6 km
1. Drive from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Towercar 34.6 km
30 min
¥601–868
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru to Sapporo Clock Towertaxi 34.6 km
30 min
¥11,000–14,000

Otaru to Sapporo Clock Tower by bus and foot

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Distance: 34.2 km
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Otaru, Japan and Sapporo Clock Tower, Japan?

Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 住吉神社前 to 時計台前 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥240–750 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporo every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–1,000 and the journey takes 42 min.

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