There are 5 ways to get from Sōunkyō to Otaru by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Stationbus Sounkyo/Kamikawa
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain Lilac / ...
5h 1m¥5,045–8,840Drive 224.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Sōunkyō to Otarucar 224.3 km
3h 6m¥3,431–4,955Bus
- Take the bus from 層雲峡 to 旭川駅前bus 81-層雲峡線
- Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～旭川
5h 43m¥3,958–6,410Train
- Take the train from Kamikawa to Asahikawatrain Sekihoku Main Line / ...
- Take the train from Asahikawa to Sapporotrain Lilac / ...
5h 32m¥5,444–9,085Bus via Asahikawa
- Take the bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Stationbus Sounkyo/Kamikawa
- Take the bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～旭川
5h 43m¥3,935–6,890
Sōunkyō to Otaru by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sōunkyō to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sōunkyō to Otaru is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Sōunkyō to Otaru. However, there are services departing from 層雲峡 and arriving at 住吉神社前 via 旭川駅前 and 札幌駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Sōunkyō to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Kamikawa and arriving at Minami-Otaru via Asahikawa and Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Sōunkyō and Otaru is 238 km. The road distance is 224.3 km.
The best way to get from Sōunkyō to Otaru without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 1m and costs ¥5000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Sōunkyō to Otaru, including transfers.
Sōunkyō to Otaru bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, depart from 層雲峡 station.
Sōunkyō to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Kamikawa station.
The best way to get from Sōunkyō to Otaru is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5000 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Sōunkyō, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sōunkyō to Minami-Otaru via Sounkyo BT, Morino Terasu, Kamikawa, Asahikawa, and Sapporo in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–5,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Kamikawa to Asahikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,800
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Asahikawa to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–5,500
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Phone
- 0166-23-4161
- Website
- dohokubus.com
Bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,200
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 層雲峡 to 旭川駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,000
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
Bus from Sounkyo BT to Asahikawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,200
- Schedules at
- dohokubus.com
Bus from 旭川駅前 to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–4,000
- Schedules at
- Dohoku Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Sōunkyō to Otaru bus services, operated by Dohoku Bus, arrive at 旭川駅前 station.
Sōunkyō to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Asahikawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sōunkyō to Otaru is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Sōunkyō to Otaru.
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