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

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Sapporo (Station) is to bus which costs ¥240 - ¥750 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Sapporo (Station) is to drive which takes 31 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.

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

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 (Station)?

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 (Station)?

The distance between Otaru and Sapporo (Station) is 32 km. The road distance is 34.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru to Sapporo (Station) without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1000.

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

The train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporo takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Otaru to Sapporo (Station) bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 住吉神社前 station.

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

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

Train or bus from Otaru to Sapporo (Station)?

The best way to get from Otaru to Sapporo (Station) is to train which takes 42 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥240 - ¥750 and takes 1h 3m.

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

Otaru to Sapporo (Station) bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 時計台前 station.

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

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

Can I drive from Otaru to Sapporo (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Sapporo (Station) is 35 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Otaru to Sapporo (Station).

Where can I stay near Sapporo (Station)?

There are 1963+ hotels available in Sapporo (Station).

Otaru to Sapporo (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Otaru to Sapporo (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporotrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
42 min
¥700–1,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 住吉神社前 to 時計台前bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
1h 3m
¥240–750
Drive 34.5 km
1. Drive from Otaru to Sapporo (Station)car 34.5 km
31 min
¥599–865
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru to Sapporo (Station)taxi 34.5 km
31 min
¥11,000–14,000
Bus via Otaru Station
1. Take the bus from Otaru Station to Sapporo Ekimae Terminalbus Express Iwanai Gō
1h 8m
¥1,000–1,500

Otaru to Sapporo (Station) by bus and foot

393Weekly Services

1h 3mAverage Duration

¥240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 32 km
Duration: 42 min

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

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. Alternatively, 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.

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