There are 4 ways to get from Tomamu to Otaru by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Tomamu to Sapporo(Jr)train [187200] Ltd.Exp Tokachi 2 / ...
- Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
2h 55m¥6,472–8,294Drive 160.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tomamu to Otarucar 160.1 km
2h¥2,778–4,012Train via Ebetsu
- Take the train from Tomamu to Shin-Sapporo(Jr)train [187200] Ltd.Exp Tokachi 2 / ...
- Take the train from Shin-Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain C: Rapid Airport / ...
3h 1m¥6,522–8,294Train, bus
- Take the train from Tomamu to Sapporo(Jr)train [187200] Ltd.Exp Tokachi 2 / ...
- Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
3h 17m¥6,012–8,044
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tomamu to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4100 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Tomamu to Otaru is to drive which takes 2h and costs ¥2700 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct train from Tomamu to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Tomamu and arriving at Minami-Otaru via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Tomamu and Otaru is 181 km. The road distance is 160.1 km.
The best way to get from Tomamu to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Tomamu to Otaru, including transfers.
Tomamu to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Tomamu station.
Tomamu to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo(Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tomamu to Otaru is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Tomamu to Otaru.
There are 357+ hotels available in Otaru.
What companies run services between Tomamu, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Tomamu to Minami-Otaru via Tomamu and Sapporo in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Tomamu to Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,900
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Tomamu to Shin-Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Shin-Sapporo to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Tomamu to Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,900
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 札幌駅前 to 住吉神社前
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Website
- https://www.chuo-bus.co.jp/language/en.html
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