There are 5 ways to get from Otaru to The Vale Niseko by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Otaru to Hirafutrain Hakodate Main Line
2h 18m¥1,400–1,900Drive 66.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Otaru to The Vale Nisekocar 66.9 km
1h 1m¥1,163–1,679Bus
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安駅前bus 小樽線
2h 54m¥2,083–2,874Taxi
- Take the taxi from Otaru to The Vale Nisekotaxi 66.9 km
1h 1m¥18,000–22,000Train via 倶知安駅前
- Take the train from Otaru to Kutchantrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
2h 57m¥1,982–2,675
Otaru to The Vale Niseko by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Otaru to The Vale Niseko is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Otaru to The Vale Niseko is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Otaru to The Vale Niseko. However, there are services departing from 小樽駅前 and arriving at ひらふウェルカムセンター via 倶知安駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Otaru and arriving at Hirafu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Otaru and The Vale Niseko is 69 km. The road distance is 66.9 km.
The best way to get from Otaru to The Vale Niseko without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900.
The train from Otaru to Hirafu takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Otaru to The Vale Niseko bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from 小樽駅前 station.
Otaru to The Vale Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Otaru station.
The best way to get from Otaru to The Vale Niseko is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Otaru, Japan and The Vale Niseko, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Otaru to Hirafu twice daily. Tickets cost ¥1,400–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, Niseko Bus operates a bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安駅前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Otaru to Hirafu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Otaru to Kutchan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 倶知安駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–22,000
Otaru Kinsei
- Phone
- +81 134-23-8181
- Website
- otaru-kinsei.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Otaru to The Vale Niseko bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at 倶知安駅前 station.
Otaru to The Vale Niseko train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Hirafu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to The Vale Niseko is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Otaru to The Vale Niseko.
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