Ōtsu to Sapporo by bus
Sapporo lies 1,014 km (630 mi) north-east of Ōtsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 1,237 km (769 mi) of road.
| Ōtsu | Sapporo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 345,070 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 131 m (430 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book buses from Ōtsu to Sapporo
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Staying in Sapporo
Our booking partner lists 1,129+ places to stay in Sapporo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 848 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (508), and 14 are five-star. Across 237 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 233,078 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sapporo from Ōtsu?
1,014 km (630 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ōtsu; by road roughly 1,237 km (769 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ōtsu to Sapporo by bus?
About 18 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ōtsu and Sapporo?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Sapporo?
Our booking partner lists 1,129+ places to stay in Sapporo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.