Niigata – Otaru

Ferry to Hokkaido

Niigata – Otaru

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Niigata Otaru Ferry

The Niigata Otaru ferry route connects Japan with Hokkaido. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Shin Nihonkai Ferry. The crossing operates up to 5 times each week with sailing durations from around 16 hours 30 minutes.

Niigata Otaru sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Niigata to Otaru
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 9/06/2025 and 15/06/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Shin Nihonkai Ferry 12:00 04:30 16 hours 30 minutes Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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