Otaru – Niigata
Ferries to Japan
Otaru – Niigata
Ferries to Japan
Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides the ferry from Otaru to Niigata. Otaru Niigata ferries cost around $83 and $594, 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.
Otaru Niigata ferries typically depart at 17:00.
The Otaru Niigata ferry trip can take around 16 hours 15 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 6 weekly sailings from Otaru to Niigata serviced by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Otaru Niigata ferry prices typically range between $80* and $577*. The average price is typically $261*. The cheapest ferries from Otaru to Niigata start from $80*. The average price for a foot passenger is $146*. The average price for a car is $379*.
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 May 25
The distance between Otaru to Niigata is approximately 309 miles (497km) or 269 nautical miles.
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.
Foot passengers can travel on the Otaru to Niigata ferry with Shin Nihonkai Ferry.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Otaru to Niigata.
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| Otaru - Niigata Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Hokkaido | |
| Destination Country | Japan | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Shin Nihonkai Ferry | |
| Average Price | $261 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 16 h 15 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 16 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 269 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 May 2025.
