What is the cheapest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal is to drive which costs ¥600 - ¥900 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal is to drive which takes 31 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru (Station) and Sapporo Ekimae Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 小樽駅前ｂｔ and arriving at 時計台前. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Otaru (Station) and Sapporo Ekimae Terminal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Otaru and arriving at Sapporo. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal?

The distance between Otaru (Station) and Sapporo Ekimae Terminal is 34 km. The road distance is 35.5 km.

How do I travel from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal without a car?

The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1100.

How long does it take to get from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal?

The train from Otaru to Sapporo takes 44 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal bus from?

Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 小樽駅前ｂｔ station.

Where do I catch the Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal train from?

Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Otaru station.

Train or bus from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal?

The best way to get from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal is to train which takes 44 min and costs ¥750 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥700 - ¥900 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal bus arrive?

Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 時計台前 station.

Where does the Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal train arrive?

Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Sapporo station.

Can I drive from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal is 36 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal.

Where can I stay near Sapporo Ekimae Terminal?

There are 1578+ hotels available in Sapporo Ekimae Terminal.

Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal - 4 ways to travel via train

There are 4 ways to get from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Otaru to SapporoH: Hakodate Line Local / ...
44 min
¥750–1,100
Drive 35.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal35.5 km
31 min
¥601–868
Bus
1. Take the bus from 小樽駅前ｂｔ to 時計台前札幌～小樽 / ...
1h 7m
¥700–900
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal35.5 km
31 min
¥11,000–13,000

Otaru (Station) to Sapporo Ekimae Terminal by bus and foot

521Weekly Services

1h 7mAverage Duration

¥700Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.8 km
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Otaru (Station), Japan and Sapporo Ekimae Terminal, Japan?

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Otaru to Sapporo every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥750–1,100 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, Hokkaido Chuo Bus operates a bus from 小樽駅前ｂｔ to 時計台前 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–900 and the journey takes 59 min.

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