The average bus between Rusutsu and Otaru takes 2h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rusutsu 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 4 times a day between Rusutsu and Otaru. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rusutsu is at 3:16 PM which arrives into Otaru at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change

2h 21m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Rusutsu to Otaru. However, there are services departing from Rusutsu station and arriving at Otaru station via 小樽駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Rusutsu to Otaru bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from ニセコビュープラザ station.
Rusutsu to Otaru bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 小樽駅前 station.
The distance between Rusutsu and Otaru is 51.3 km. The road distance is 94 km.
Niseko Bus operates a bus from ニセコビュープラザ to 小樽駅前 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Hokkaido Chuo Bus also services this route 3 times a day.