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How to get fromOtaru to Shiraoiby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to Sapporotrain train Hakodate Main Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Shiraoitrain train Hokuto / ...
    2h 17m
    ¥2,637–3,563

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 花園公園通 to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
    2. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 苫小牧駅前bus bus 札幌～苫小牧
    4h 1m
    ¥1,590–3,030

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Otaru Station to Sapporo Ekimae Terminalbus bus Express Iwanai Gō
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Shiraoitrain train Hokuto / ...
    2h 43m
    ¥2,946–4,018

  4. Drive  120.9 km

    1. Drive from Otaru to Shiraoicar car 120.9 km
    1h 32m
    ¥2,083–3,009

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  • Distance: 124.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

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

You can take a train from Minami-Otaru to Shiraoi via Sapporo in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 花園公園通 to Shiraoi via 札幌駅前, 苫小牧駅前, and Tomakomai in around 4h 1m.

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