There are 4 ways to get from Sōen Station to Otaru by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sōen to Minami-Otarutrain Hakodate Main Line / ...
39 min¥700–950Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 道立近代美術館 to 住吉神社前bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
1h 4m¥230–750Drive 32.3 km
- Drive from Sōen Station to Otarucar 32.3 km
29 min¥556–803Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sōen Station to Otarutaxi 32.3 km
29 min¥11,000–13,000
Sōen Station to Otaru by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sōen Station to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥550 - ¥800 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Sōen Station to Otaru is to drive which takes 29 min and costs ¥550 - ¥800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 道立近代美術館 and arriving at 住吉神社前. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sōen and arriving at Minami-Otaru. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Sōen Station and Otaru is 30 km. The road distance is 32.3 km.
The best way to get from Sōen Station to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs ¥700 - ¥950.
The train from Sōen to Minami-Otaru takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Sōen Station to Otaru bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 道立近代美術館 station.
Sōen Station to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sōen station.
The best way to get from Sōen Station to Otaru is to train which takes 39 min and costs ¥700 - ¥950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥230 - ¥750 and takes 1h 4m.
What companies run services between Sōen Station, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sōen to Minami-Otaru every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–950 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 道立近代美術館 to 住吉神社前 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230–750 and the journey takes 46 min.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Sōen to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Bus from 道立近代美術館 to 住吉神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–750
- Website
- Hokkaido Chuo Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–13,000
Hokuto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 11-290-6000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
Sapporo MK
- Phone
- +81 11-860-4141
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Sōen Station to Otaru bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 住吉神社前 station.
Sōen Station to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sōen Station to Otaru is 32 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Sōen Station to Otaru.
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