Ferry from Niigata to Otaru
Route map
Ferry connections Niigata - Otaru
Route at a glance
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shin Nihonkai Ferry | 16:30 | 1 | 64 |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €49
- Car
- €121
- Bicycle
- €64
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
Niigata
Town port
- Terminals
- ZWEI getrennte Terminals: Sado Kisen nach Sado am Terminal Bandaijima 9-1, Chuo-ku (neben Toki Messe, angebundenes Parkhaus, Bus der Sado-Kisen-Linie ab JR Niigata rund 15 Minuten, Taxi rund 10 Minuten); Shin Nihonkai Ferry nach Hokkaido/Akita/Tsuruga am Yamanoshita-Kai, Furuminato-cho 2-20, Higashi-ku (Rinkocho-Linie ab Bussteig 5 des JR-Bahnhofs, rund 15 Minuten; Ausfahrt Niigata-Kameda rund 7,5 km)
Otaru
Town port
- Terminals
- Fährterminal am Katsunai-Pier, Chikko 7-2, Otaru (Hokkaido)
Frequently asked questions about the Niigata - Otaru ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Niigata to Otaru take?+
The crossing from Niigata to Otaru takes 16 hours 30 minutes on average.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Niigata to Otaru run?+
The ferry from Niigata to Otaru runs on 5 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry company sails from Niigata to Otaru?+
Shin Nihonkai Ferry serves the Niigata - Otaru route.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Niigata - Otaru ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars and bicycles. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.