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How to get fromSōunkyō to Otaruby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sōunkyō to Otaru by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kamikawa to Sapporotrain train Okhotsk
    2. Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain train Hakodate Main Line / ...
    4h 58m
    ¥4,794–6,585

  2. Drive 224.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sōunkyō to Otarucar car 224.3 km
    3h 6m
    ¥3,883–5,608

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 層雲峡 to 旭川駅前bus bus 81-層雲峡線
    2. Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～旭川
    5h 39m
    ¥3,958–6,410

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Stationbus bus Sounkyo/Kamikawa
    2. Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain train Lilac / ...
    5h 11m
    ¥4,595–6,940

  5. Bus via Asahikawa

    1. Take the bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Stationbus bus Sounkyo/Kamikawa
    2. Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前bus bus 札幌～旭川
    5h 39m
    ¥3,935–6,890

Sōunkyō to Otaru by foot and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,958Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a vehicle from Sōunkyō to Minami-Otaru via Sounkyo BT, Morino Terasu, Kamikawa, and Sapporo in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sōunkyō to 住吉神社前 via 層雲峡, 旭川駅前, and 札幌駅前 in around 5h 39m.

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