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

The cheapest way to get from Otaru to Tokyo is to train and fly which costs ¥10000 - ¥32000 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otaru to Tokyo is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥12000 - ¥38000.

Is there a direct train between Otaru and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Otaru to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Minami-Otaru and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Sapporo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Otaru to Tokyo?

The distance between Otaru and Tokyo is 922 km.

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

The best way to get from Otaru to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs ¥26000 - ¥37000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Otaru to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otaru to Tokyo train from?

Otaru to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Sapporo station.

Train or fly from Otaru to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Otaru to Tokyo is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs ¥26000 - ¥37000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥31000 - ¥70000 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Otaru to Tokyo train arrive?

Otaru to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto station.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10918+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Otaru to Tokyo - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Otaru to Tokyo by train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or night bus

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

Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane CTS - HND
4h 25m
¥12,266–38,010
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane CTS - NRT
3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 15m
¥10,876–31,690
Train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain Hokuto
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hayabusa
10h 35m
¥26,237–36,963
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 札幌駅前 to 新函館北斗駅前bus
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Shin-Aomoritrain
3. Take the bus from Aomori to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
19h 44m
¥15,638–29,884
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Niigatacarferry
2. Drive from Niigata to Tokyocar
20h 42m
¥12,031–26,100
Fly Okadama Airport to Tokyo International Airport
1. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane OKD - HND
6h 34m
¥31,247–67,773
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Minami-Otaru to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane CTS - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 19m
¥25,976–49,090
Car ferry, night bus
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Niigatacarferry
2. Take the night bus from Niigata to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Wg5252 / ...
25h 12m
¥12,241–29,310

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

420Weekly Planes

1h 41mAverage Duration

¥9,784Cheapest Price

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Distance: 921.9 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Minami-Otaru to Tōkyō Station via Sapporo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, Japan Airlines flies from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) every 3 hours.

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