There are 5 ways to get from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
1h 39m¥1,012–1,248Bus via 札幌駅前
cheapest- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 小樽駅前ｂｔbus 札幌～小樽 / ...
2h 11m¥480–970Bus
- Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus Express Iwanai Gō
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 天狗山bus ９天狗山ロープウェイ線 / ...
2h 5m¥1,284–1,655Drive 36.7 km
- Drive from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropewaycar 36.7 km
33 min¥637–920Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropewaytaxi 36.7 km
33 min¥12,000–15,000
Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is to drive which costs ¥600 - ¥950 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is to drive which takes 33 min and costs ¥600 - ¥950.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway. However, there are services departing from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal and arriving at 天狗山 via 小樽駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Otaru via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Sapporo(Jr) and Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is 38 km. The road distance is 36.7 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway, including transfers.
Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, depart from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal station.
Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Sapporo station.
The best way to get from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Sapporo(Jr), Japan and Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Otaru every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥750–1,100 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway via Otaru Station, 小樽駅前, and 天狗山 in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 天狗山
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥240
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 小樽駅前ｂｔ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–15,000
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
Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway bus services, operated by Niseko Bus, arrive at Otaru Station.
Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is 37 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway.
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