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How to get fromSapporo JR Tower to Otaru (Station)by train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sapporo JR Tower to Otaru (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain train Hakodate Main Line / ...
    1h
    ¥750–1,100

  2. Bus via 札幌駅前

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 小樽駅前ｂｔbus bus 札幌～小樽 / ...
    1h 14m
    ¥240–750

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus bus Express Iwanai Gō
    1h 8m
    ¥1,000–1,500

  4. Drive 35.6 km

    1. Drive from Sapporo JR Tower to Otaru (Station)car car 35.6 km
    31 min
    ¥617–891

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sapporo JR Tower to Otaru (Station)taxi taxi 35.6 km
    31 min
    ¥12,000–15,000

Sapporo JR Tower to Otaru (Station) by foot and bus

Calendar533Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket¥240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 33.9 km
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Sapporo JR Tower, Japan and Otaru (Station), Japan?

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Otaru every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥750–1,100 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Niseko Bus operates a bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,500 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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