Kushiro to Otaru by bus
Otaru lies 275 km (171 mi) west of Kushiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 11 min including stops, over roughly 335 km (208 mi) of road.
| Kushiro | Otaru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 167,875 | 115,333 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book buses from Kushiro to Otaru
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Staying in Otaru
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Common questions
How far is Otaru from Kushiro?
275 km (171 mi) in a straight line, west of Kushiro; by road roughly 335 km (208 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kushiro to Otaru by bus?
About 5 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kushiro and Otaru?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.