How to travel from Akō to Oita, Japan
The distance between Akō and Oita is around 528km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Akō to Oita by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oita → Akō if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Okayama then Kokura and then to Oita.
- Duration3h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple train operators
Train and Plane
Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Oita.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥33,130($240)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Okayama and then to Hakata then take the bus to Chuodori Oita.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥26,150($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Oita
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Akō to Oita by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥24,230 ($175) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Akō and Oita is around 528km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Akō and Oita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Oita is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥24,230 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Oita, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥24,230 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Oita. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Oita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo), Okayama and Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Akō and Oita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Akō and Oita. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then Kokura and then to Oita. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Oita. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ōita Station. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Akō and Oita. The distance is around 528km (328 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Oita is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥24,230 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Oita
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 25m | ¥24,230($175) | hourly | 538km (334 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 20m | ¥33,130($240) | hourly | 818km (508 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 5h 45m | ¥32,445($235) | twice daily | 745km (463 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 50m | ¥31,625($230) | hourly | 561km (348 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | ¥38,740($285) | hourly | 760km (472 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 20m | ¥26,150($190) | every 4 hours | 653km (406 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | ¥7,940($58) | on demand | 528km (328 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Akō and Oita
Bus companies
Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus
Oita Kotsu
Honshi Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
Airports near Oita
The following major airports near Oita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oita Airport (OIT)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Oita
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Oita
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 115km (71 miles) from Oita