Niigata – Otaru
Ferries to Hokkaido
Niigata – Otaru
Ferries to Hokkaido
Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides the ferry from Niigata to Otaru. Niigata Otaru ferries cost around $148 and $736, 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 Niigata Otaru ferries.
Niigata Otaru ferries typically depart at 12:00.
The Niigata Otaru ferry trip can take around 16 hours 30 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 5 weekly sailings from Niigata to Otaru serviced by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Niigata Otaru ferry prices typically range between $148* and $732*. The average price is typically $412*. The cheapest ferries from Niigata to Otaru start from $148*. The average price for a foot passenger is $159*. The average price for a car is $520*.
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 April 25
The distance between Niigata to Otaru is approximately 309 miles (497km) or 269 nautical miles.
Yes, Shin Nihonkai Ferry allow cars on board ferries between Niigata and Otaru. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Niigata and Otaru.
Foot passengers can travel on the Niigata to Otaru ferry with Shin Nihonkai Ferry.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Niigata to Otaru.
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| Niigata - Otaru Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Japan | |
| Destination Country | Hokkaido | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Shin Nihonkai Ferry | |
| Average Price | $412 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 16 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 16 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 12:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 12:00 | |
| Distance | 269 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
