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Otaru – Niigata

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Otaru – Niigata

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Ferry from Otaru to Niigata

Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides the ferry from Otaru to Niigata. Otaru Niigata ferries cost around $106 and $837, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Otaru Niigata ferries.

Ferry times from Otaru to Niigata

Otaru Niigata ferries typically depart at 17:00.

How long is the ferry from Otaru to Niigata?

The Otaru Niigata ferry trip can take around 16 hours 15 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Otaru Niigata Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 4 weekly sailings from Otaru to Niigata serviced by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Otaru to Niigata

Otaru Niigata ferry prices typically range between $106* and $837*. The average price is typically $376*. The cheapest ferries from Otaru to Niigata start from $106*. The average price for a foot passenger is $209*. The average price for a car is $692*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.

How far is it from Otaru to Niigata?

The distance between Otaru to Niigata is approximately 309 miles (497km) or 269 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Otaru Niigata ferry?

Yes, Shin Nihonkai Ferry allow cars on board ferries between Otaru and Niigata. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Otaru and Niigata.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Otaru to Niigata?

Foot passengers can travel on the Otaru to Niigata ferry with Shin Nihonkai Ferry.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Otaru to Niigata?

Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Otaru to Niigata.
 

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Otaru - Niigata Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryHokkaido
Destination CountryJapan
No. of Operators1
OperatorsShin Nihonkai Ferry
Average Price$376
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings4
Average Sailing Duration16 h 15 m
Fastest Sailing Duration16 h 15 m
First Ferry17:00
Last Ferry17:00
Distance269 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

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Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-03-24 and 2025-03-30

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Shin Nihonkai Ferry 17:00 09:15 16 hours 15 minutes Wed, Fri, Sun

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