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How to get fromSapporo(Jr) to Otaruby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 北大正門前 to 住吉神社前bus bus 札幌～小樽
    50 min
    ¥240–750

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain train H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
    51 min
    ¥700–1,000

  3. Drive 34.2 km

    1. Drive from Sapporo(Jr) to Otarucar car 34.2 km
    30 min
    ¥593–857

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sapporo(Jr) to Otarutaxi taxi 34.2 km
    30 min
    ¥11,000–14,000

  5. Bus via 札幌駅前

    1. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
    1h 6m
    ¥240–750

  6. Bus via Otaru Station

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

Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru by foot and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.6 km
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Sapporo(Jr), Japan and Otaru, Japan?

Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 北大正門前 to 住吉神社前 hourly. Tickets cost ¥240–750 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Minami-Otaru every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–1,000 and the journey takes 51 min.

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