The average bus between Kitami and Otaru takes 6h 38m and the fastest bus takes 5h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kitami to Otaru. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Kitami and Otaru. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kitami is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Otaru at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kitami to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Kitami station and arriving at Otaru station via 札幌駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Kitami to Otaru bus services, operated by Abashiri Bus, depart from 北見バスターミナル station.
Kitami to Otaru bus services, operated by Abashiri Bus, arrive at 札幌駅前 station.
The distance between Kitami and Otaru is 242.8 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Abashiri Bus operates a bus from 北見バスターミナル to 札幌駅前 every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,100–6,000 and the journey takes 4h 55m.