What is the cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Otari?

The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Otari is to car ferry and drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥25000 and takes 19h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sapporo to Otari?

The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Otari is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs ¥29000 - ¥70000.

Is there a direct train between Sapporo and Otari?

No, there is no direct train from Sapporo to Otari. However, there are services departing from Sapporo and arriving at Minami-Otari via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Ōmiya and Itoigawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

How far is it from Sapporo to Otari?

The distance between Sapporo and Otari is 942 km.

How do I travel from Sapporo to Otari without a car?

The best way to get from Sapporo to Otari without a car is to train which takes 13h 18m and costs ¥32000 - ¥48000.

How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Otari?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Sapporo to Otari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapporo to Otari train from?

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

Where does the Sapporo to Otari train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Otari?

There are 829+ hotels available in Otari.

Sapporo to Otari - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Sapporo to Otari by train, plane, car ferry, car, or 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 Matsumoto Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane CTS - MMJ
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain
6h 54m
¥29,518–69,703
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Otaru to Niigatacarferry
2. Drive from Niigata to Otaricar
19h 34m
¥10,952–24,798
Train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to Shin-Hakodate-Hokutotrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto to Ōmiyatrain
3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Itoigawatrain
13h 18m
¥32,760–47,397
Bus, train, Ski bus
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
4. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Hakuba Cortina Hotelbus
25h 18m
¥21,810–39,740
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Toyama Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Toyama Airport (TOY)plane CTS - TOY
3. Take the train from Toyama to Itoigawatrain
4. Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain
7h 54m
¥24,928–98,643
Fly Okadama Airport to Matsumoto Airport, train
1. Fly from Okadama Airport (OKD) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane OKD - MMJ
2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Hakubatrain
7h 19m
¥62,413–139,342
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Komatsu Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane CTS - KMQ
3. Take the train from Komatsu to Toyamatrain
4. Take the train from Toyama to Itoigawatrain
5. Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain
8h 24m
¥32,428–67,943
Train to New Chitose Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sapporo to New Chitose Airporttrain
2. Fly from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane CTS - HND
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Itoigawatrain
8h 54m
¥20,218–49,063

New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

¥20,528Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sapporo to Otari.

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Distance: 941.8 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Otari, Japan?

You can take a train from Sapporo to Minami-Otari via Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Ōmiya, and Itoigawa in around 13h 18m.

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