Otaru – Niigata
Ferries to Japan
Otaru – Niigata
Ferries to Japan
Depending on the season their are about 5 weekly sailings between Otaru and Niigata. Shin Nihonkai Ferry provides the ferry from Otaru to Niigata. Otaru Niigata ferries cost between $128 and $922, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Otaru Niigata ferries depart at around 17:00.
Ferries from Otaru to Niigata sail in around 16 hours 15 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 5 weekly sailings from Otaru to Niigata provided by Shin Nihonkai Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Otaru to Niigata typically range between $127* and $915*. On average the Otaru Niigata ferry is $416*. The cheapest Otaru Niigata ferry prices start from $127*. The average price for a foot passenger is $233*. The average price for a car is $604*.
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 April 25.
The distance between Otaru to Niigata is approximately 309 miles (497km) or 269 nautical miles.
Yes, Otaru Niigata ferries allow cars onboard with Shin Nihonkai Ferry between Otaru and Niigata. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Otaru and Niigata use our Deal Finder.
Shin Nihonkai Ferry allow foot passengers on Otaru Niigata ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board 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 | $416 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| 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 April 2025.
