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August 15, 2025 update
How to Get to Otaru Onsen from Sapporo, and New Chitose Airport (Transportation Guide)
Let’s go from New Chitose Airport and Sapporo to Otaru Onsen!
From New Chitose Airport, and Sapporo, express trains, and airport/highway buses connect to the Otaru area.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Otaru hot springs! You’re sure to find a convenient route — whether you prefer fewer transfers, shorter travel time, or lower costs.
We also introduce airport buses and highway buses that can be reserved in advance!
From New Chitose Airport to Otaru Onsen
(1) Express train (direct service)
Travel Time 1h20m Fare 2040 yen
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Boarding Station
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New Chitose Airport
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▼
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Arrival Station
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JR Otaru Station
- 1h20mJR Chitose Line
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2040 yen
Number of Services
・JR Chitose Line (Rapid Airport) (2 an hour)
Notes
(2) Airport bus (direct service)
Travel Time 1h30m Fare 2300 yen
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Boarding Bus Stop
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New Chitose Airport
Domestic, and International Terminal
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▼
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Arrival Bus Stop
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Otaru Station Bus Terminal
- 1h30mAirport bus
-
2300 yen
Number of Services
・Airport bus (2 a day)
Notes
・Buses do not require reservations (cash payment
upon arrival)
From Sapporo to Otaru Onsen
(1) Conventional line (direct service)
Travel Time 35m~50m Fare 800 yen
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Boarding Station
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JR Sapporo Station
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▼
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Arrival Station
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JR Otaru Station
- 35m~JR Hakodate Main Line
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800 yen
Number of Services
・JR Hakodate Main Line Rapid Airport (2 an hour), or Local (1 to 5 an hour)
Notes
(2) Highway bus (direct service)
Travel Time 1h5m Fare 730 yen
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Boarding Bus Stop
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Sapporo Station
(Hokkaido Chuo Bus)
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▼
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Arrival Bus Stop
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Otaru Station Bus Terminal
- 1h5mHighway bus
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730 yen
Number of Services
・Highway bus (3 to 5 an hour)
Notes
・Sapporo Station (Hokkaido Chuo Bus’ expressway
bus stop) is in front of the Nippon Seimei Sapporo Bldg.
south of JR Sapporo Station
・Buses do not require reservations (cash payment
upon arrival)
The rates are those as of August 2025.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.
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