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How to get fromShin-Sapporo(Jr) to Otaruby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shin-Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain train C: Rapid Airport / ...
    40 min
    ¥950–1,300

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 新さっぽろ to 大通bus bus 東西線（宮の沢方面）
    2. Take the bus from 北１条西４丁目 to 住吉神社前bus bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
    1h 22m
    ¥541–1,074

  3. Drive 46.4 km

    1. Drive from Shin-Sapporo(Jr) to Otarucar car 46.4 km
    42 min
    ¥807–1,165

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shin-Sapporo(Jr) to Otarutaxi taxi 46.4 km
    42 min
    ¥15,000–19,000

Shin-Sapporo(Jr) to Otaru by bus

Calendar423Weekly Buses
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket¥541Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.9 km
  • Duration: 40 min

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

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Sapporo to Minami-Otaru hourly. Tickets cost ¥950–1,300 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 新さっぽろ to 住吉神社前 via 大通 and 北１条西４丁目 in around 1h 22m.

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