There are 5 ways to get from Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sapporo to Otarutrain H: Hakodate Line Local / ...
1h 39m¥1,432–1,718Drive 36.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropewaycar 36.3 km
33 min¥618–892Bus
- Take the bus from 北1条西4丁目 to 小樽駅前btbus 札幌~小樽 / ...
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 天狗山bus 9天狗山ロープウェイ線 / ...
1h 56m¥1,511–1,607Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropewaytaxi 36.3 km
33 min¥11,000–14,000Bus via Sapporo Ekimae Terminal
- Take the bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Stationbus Express Iwanai Gō
- Take the bus from 小樽駅前 to 天狗山bus 9天狗山ロープウェイ線 / ...
2h 6m¥1,711–2,131
Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is to drive which costs ¥600 - ¥900 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is to drive which takes 33 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway. However, there are services departing from 北1条西4丁目 and arriving at 天狗山 via 小樽駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Sapporo and Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is 38 km. The road distance is 36.3 km.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1800.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway, including transfers.
Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, depart from 北1条西4丁目 station.
The best way to get from Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1500 - ¥1650 and takes 1h 56m.
Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway bus services, operated by Hokkaido Chuo Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前bt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway is 36 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Sapporo to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway.
What companies run services between Sapporo, Japan and Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway, Japan?
JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company) operates a train from Sapporo to Otaru every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥750–1,100 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 北1条西4丁目 to Otaru Tenguyama Ropeway via 小樽駅前bt, 小樽駅前, and 天狗山 in around 1h 56m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Sapporo to Otaru
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-200-600
- Website
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 北1条西4丁目 to 小樽駅前bt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥840–890
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
Bus from 小樽駅前 to 天狗山
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥240–750
- Schedules at
- chuo-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 011-231-0500
- Website
- nisekobus.co.jp
Bus from Sapporo Ekimae Terminal to Otaru Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- nisekobus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–14,000
Sapporo MK
- Phone
- +81 11-860-4141
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Hokuto Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 11-290-6000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
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