How to travel from Akita to Oita, Japan

The distance between Akita and Oita is around 1,296km (805 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Akita to Oita by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Akita (AXT) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,750($210)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Kokura and then to Oita.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥49,285($360)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ugo-Honjo then take the bus to Sakata Shokou Busterminal then Oosaka eki mae and then to Chuodori.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,925($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ōita.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Distance1,459km (906 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Oita

There are several options for getting from Akita to Oita by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥27,925 ($205) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,750 ($210).

The distance between Akita and Oita is around 1,296km (805 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,046km (650 miles)

It takes around 10hrs to get from Akita and Oita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akita to Oita is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥28,750 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Oita, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥27,925 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Oita. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Oita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kokura. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Akita and Oita. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 10hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akita and Oita. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Akita and Oita. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and arrive at Oita (OIT) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Akita to Oita. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Akita to Oita typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Akita (AXT) and and arrive into Oita (OIT).

The closest major airport to Oita is Oita Airport (OIT) (OIT) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Oita. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Akita and Oita. The distance is around 1,459km (906 miles) by road and it will take around 17hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Oita is to take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around ¥49,285 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Oita

Transport options from Akita to Oita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 25m
¥28,750($210)
hourly1,296km (805 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
¥41,070($300)
hourly1,424km (885 miles)
Fly to Kumamoto (KMJ), Train6h 15m
¥50,380($370)
twice daily1,477km (918 miles)
Train
10hrs
¥49,285($360)
every 3 hours1,760km (1,094 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 2h
¥27,925($205)
once daily1,516km (942 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry1 day 3h
¥35,595($260)
once daily1,298km (807 miles)
Drive
17hrs
¥21,080($155)
on demand1,459km (906 miles)

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Airports near Oita

The following major airports near Oita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

OIT
Oita Airport (OIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Oita
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Oita
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Oita