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

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Ebetsu is to drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Ebetsu is to drive which takes 45 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.

Is there a direct bus between Otaru and Ebetsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Otaru to Ebetsu. However, there are services departing from 花園公園通 and arriving at 江別駅前 via 大通 and 新さっぽろ駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Ebetsu?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Ebetsu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Otaru to Ebetsu?

The distance between Otaru and Ebetsu is 53 km. The road distance is 52.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru to Ebetsu without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600.

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

The train from Minami-Otaru to Ebetsu takes 1h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Ebetsu bus from?

Otaru to Ebetsu bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 花園公園通 station.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Ebetsu train from?

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

Train or bus from Otaru to Ebetsu?

The best way to get from Otaru to Ebetsu is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥2100 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the Otaru to Ebetsu bus arrive?

Otaru to Ebetsu bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 時計台前 station.

Where does the Otaru to Ebetsu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otaru to Ebetsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Otaru to Ebetsu is 53 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Otaru to Ebetsu.

Where can I stay near Ebetsu?

There are 1585+ hotels available in Ebetsu.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to Ebetsutrain H: Hakodate Line Local
1h 9m
¥1,100–1,600
Drive 52.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Otaru to Ebetsucar 52.6 km
45 min
¥873–1,261
Bus
1. Take the bus from 花園公園通 to 時計台前bus 札幌～ニセコ / ...
2. Take the bus from 新さっぽろ駅 to 江別駅前bus ５江別新さっぽろ線 / ...
2h 33m
¥1,878–2,014
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Otaru to Ebetsutaxi 52.6 km
45 min
¥15,000–19,000

Otaru to Ebetsu by bus and foot

202Weekly Services

2h 33mAverage Duration

¥1,878Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 52.8 km
Duration: 1h 9m

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

JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Minami-Otaru to Ebetsu hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 花園公園通 to 江別駅前 via 時計台前, 大通, 新さっぽろ, and 新さっぽろ駅 in around 2h 33m.

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