What is the cheapest way to get from Niki to Otaru?

The cheapest way to get from Niki to Otaru is to drive which costs ¥430 - ¥650 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Niki to Otaru?

The fastest way to get from Niki to Otaru is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs ¥7500 - ¥9000.

Is there a direct bus between Niki and Otaru?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 仁木役場前 and arriving at 花園公園通. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Niki and Otaru?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Niki and arriving at Otaru. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Niki to Otaru?

The distance between Niki and Otaru is 24 km. The road distance is 25.6 km.

How do I travel from Niki to Otaru without a car?

The best way to get from Niki to Otaru without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs ¥550 - ¥800.

How long does it take to get from Niki to Otaru?

The train from Niki to Otaru takes 30 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Niki to Otaru bus from?

Niki to Otaru bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 仁木役場前 station.

Where do I catch the Niki to Otaru train from?

Niki to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Niki station.

Train or bus from Niki to Otaru?

The best way to get from Niki to Otaru is to train which takes 30 min and costs ¥550 - ¥800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥500 - ¥1300 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Niki to Otaru bus arrive?

Niki to Otaru bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 花園公園通 station.

Where does the Niki to Otaru train arrive?

Niki to Otaru train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Otaru station.

Can I drive from Niki to Otaru?

Yes, the driving distance between Niki to Otaru is 26 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Niki to Otaru.

Where can I stay near Otaru?

There are 283+ hotels available in Otaru.

Niki to Otaru - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Niki to Otaru by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Niki to Otaru by bus

245Weekly Buses

50 minAverage Duration

¥500Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.2 km
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Niki, Japan and Otaru, Japan?

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Niki to Otaru every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥550–800 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 仁木役場前 to 花園公園通 hourly. Tickets cost ¥500–700 and the journey takes 50 min. Niseko Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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