Niigata – Otaru
Ferry to Hokkaido
Niigata – Otaru
Ferry to Hokkaido
Depending on the season their are about 5 weekly sailings between Niigata and Otaru.Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides the ferry from Niigata to Otaru. Niigata Otaru ferries take around 16 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $260.44 and $1,298.32, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Niigata to Otaru.
Niigata Otaru ferries depart at around 12:00.
Ferries from Niigata to Otaru sail in around 16 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 5 weekly sailings from Niigata to Otaru provided by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Niigata to Otaru typically range between $260.44* and $1,298.32*. On average the Niigata Otaru ferry is $727.52*. The cheapest Niigata Otaru ferry prices start from $260.44*. The average price for a foot passenger is $284.79*. The average price for a car is $923.01*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Niigata to Otaru is approximately 309 miles (497km) or 269 nautical miles.
Yes, Niigata Otaru ferries allow cars onboard with Shin Nihonkai Ferry between Niigata and Otaru. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Niigata and Otaru use our Deal Finder.
Shin Nihonkai Ferry allow foot passengers on Niigata Otaru ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Niigata to Otaru.
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| Niigata - Otaru Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Japan | |
| Destination | Hokkaido | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Shin Nihonkai Ferry | |
| Average Price | $728 | |
| 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.
