There are 6 ways to get from Otaru to Wakkanai by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo(Jr) to Wakkanaitrain [188442] Ltd. Exp Soya
6h 52m¥8,737–11,963Drive 325.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Otaru to Wakkanaicar 325.7 km
4h 35m¥5,651–8,163Bus
- Take the bus from 大通ｂｃ to 稚内駅前ターミナルbus 札幌～稚内
7h 50m¥6,940–7,430Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Wakkanai Airport
- Take the train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ)plane CTS - WKJ
4h 42m¥152,376–253,390Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Rishiri Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
- Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)plane CTS - RIS
- Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Portferry
5h 53m¥66,276–278,290Fly Okadama Airport to Rishiri Airport, ferry
- Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Rishiri Airport (RIS)plane OKD - RIS
- Take the ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Portferry
6h 40m¥18,597–37,353
Otaru to Wakkanai by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Wakkanai is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Otaru to Wakkanai is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Otaru to Wakkanai. However, there are services departing from 花園公園通 and arriving at 稚内駅前ターミナル via 大通ｂｃ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Otaru to Wakkanai. However, there are services departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Wakkanai via Sapporo(Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Otaru and Wakkanai is 427 km. The road distance is 325.7 km.
The best way to get from Otaru to Wakkanai without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Otaru to Wakkanai, including transfers.
Otaru to Wakkanai bus services, operated by 北海道バス, depart from 大通ｂｃ station.
Otaru to Wakkanai train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo(Jr) station.
The best way to get from Otaru to Wakkanai is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6900 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Otaru, Japan and Wakkanai, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo(Jr) to Wakkanai once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–11,000 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, 北海道バス operates a bus from 大通ｂｃ to 稚内駅前ターミナル every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥6,700 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from New Chitose Airport to Wakkanai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥130,000–250,000
Flights from New Chitose Airport to Rishiri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥60,000–270,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Okadama Airport to Rishiri Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–30,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo(Jr) to Wakkanai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000–11,000
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 大通ｂｃ to 稚内駅前ターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,700
- Schedules at
- busnavi-hk.jp
- Website
- heartlandferry.jp
Ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- heartlandferry.jp
- Passenger Car
- ¥14,000–20,000
- 2nd Class (Economy)
- ¥2,300–2,600
- 2nd Class Reserved Seat
- ¥2,900–3,300
- 1st Class Japanese-style
- ¥4,200–4,600
- 1st Class Suite
- ¥4,800–5,200
Ferry from Rishirito Island [Oshidomari] to Wakkanai Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- heartlandferry.jp
- Passenger Car
- ¥14,000–20,000
- 2nd Class (Economy)
- ¥2,300–2,600
- 2nd Class Reserved Seat
- ¥2,900–3,300
- 1st Class Japanese-style
- ¥4,200–4,600
- 1st Class Suite
- ¥4,800–5,200
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More Questions & Answers
Otaru to Wakkanai bus services, operated by 北海道バス, arrive at 稚内駅前ターミナル station.
Otaru to Wakkanai train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Wakkanai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Wakkanai is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Otaru to Wakkanai.
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