Sapporo to Ōta by bus
Ōta lies 771 km (479 mi) south of Sapporo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 941 km (585 mi) of road.
| Sapporo | Ōta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2 million | 224,358 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book buses from Sapporo to Ōta
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Ōta
Live rooms and prices for Ōta are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Ōta
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Ōta from Sapporo?
771 km (479 mi) in a straight line, south of Sapporo; by road roughly 941 km (585 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sapporo to Ōta by bus?
About 14 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sapporo and Ōta?
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 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.