There are 6 ways to get from Wakkanai to Otaru by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakkanai to Sapporo(Jr)train [188443] Ltd. Exp Soya
6h 6m¥8,786–11,566Drive 326 km
cheapest- Drive from Wakkanai to Otarucar 326 km
4h 35m¥5,655–8,168Bus
- Take the bus from 稚内駅前ターミナル to 札幌駅前bus 札幌～稚内
7h 1m¥6,940–7,450Fly Wakkanai Airport to New Chitose Airport, train
- Fly from Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane WKJ - CTS
- Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otarutrain
4h 10m¥152,300–253,332Ferry to Rishiri Airport, fly to New Chitose Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari]ferry
- Fly from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane RIS - CTS
- Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otarutrain
5h 16m¥43,291–178,214Ferry to Rishiri Airport, fly to Okadama Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari]ferry
- Fly from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to Okadama Airport (OKD)plane RIS - OKD
- Take the train from Sapporo to Minami-Otarutrain
5h 54m¥18,651–37,304
Wakkanai to Otaru by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakkanai to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Wakkanai to Otaru is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥150000 - ¥260000.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakkanai to Otaru. However, there are services departing from 稚内駅前ターミナル and arriving at 住吉神社前 via 札幌駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakkanai to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Wakkanai and arriving at Minami-Otaru via Sapporo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Wakkanai and Otaru is 427 km. The road distance is 326 km.
The best way to get from Wakkanai to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Wakkanai to Otaru, including transfers.
Wakkanai to Otaru bus services, operated by 北海道バス, depart from 稚内駅前ターミナル station.
Wakkanai to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Wakkanai station.
The best way to get from Wakkanai to Otaru is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Wakkanai, Japan and Otaru, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Wakkanai to Sapporo(Jr) once daily. Tickets cost ¥8,000–11,000 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Alternatively, 北海道バス operates a bus from 稚内駅前ターミナル to 札幌駅前 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥6,700 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Wakkanai Airport to New Chitose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥130,000–250,000
Flights from Rishiri Airport to New Chitose Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥37,000–170,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Rishiri Airport to Okadama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–30,000
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Wakkanai to Sapporo(Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000–11,000
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from New Chitose Airport to Minami-Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- 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
- Website
- hokkaidoubus-newstar.jp
Bus from 稚内駅前ターミナル to 札幌駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,700
- Schedules at
- busnavi-hk.jp
- Website
- heartlandferry.jp
Ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari]
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- heartlandferry.jp
- Passenger Car
- ¥14,000–20,000
- 2nd Class (Economy)
- ¥2,300–2,600
- 2nd Class Reserved Seat
- ¥2,900–3,300
- 1st Class Japanese-style
- ¥4,200–4,600
- 1st Class Suite
- ¥4,800–5,200
Ferry from Wakkanai Port to Rishirito Island [Oshidomari]
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- heartlandferry.jp
- Passenger Car
- ¥14,000–20,000
- 2nd Class (Economy)
- ¥2,300–2,600
- 2nd Class Reserved Seat
- ¥2,900–3,300
- 1st Class Japanese-style
- ¥4,200–4,600
- 1st Class Suite
- ¥4,800–5,200
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More Questions & Answers
Wakkanai to Otaru bus services, operated by 北海道バス, arrive at 札幌駅前 station.
Wakkanai to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo(Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakkanai to Otaru is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Wakkanai to Otaru.
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