How to travel from Iwaki to Oita, Japan

The distance between Iwaki and Oita is around 1,016km (631 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Iwaki 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,740($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,330($280)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station then Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Chuodori.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,860($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ōita.

  • Duration15h 5m
  • Distance1,331km (827 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iwaki and Oita

There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Oita by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥22,860 ($165) and will take around 22h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,740 ($285).

The distance between Iwaki and Oita is around 1,016km (631 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 943km (586 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Iwaki and Oita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Oita is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥38,740 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Oita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,860 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iwaki and Oita. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iwaki to Oita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Iwaki and Oita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Iwaki and Oita. It typically takes around 22h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iwaki to Oita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station and Osaka Station JR Express BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 35m.

Tobu bus, JR Bus Kanto and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Iwaki and Oita. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Oita. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Iwaki and Oita. The distance is around 1,331km (827 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Oita is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around ¥38,330 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Iwaki and Oita

Transport options from Iwaki to Oita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
¥38,740($285)
every 4 hours1,016km (631 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, Fly5h 40m
¥36,140($265)
hourly1,060km (659 miles)
Train to Ueno, plane6hrs
¥24,915($180)
hourly1,158km (720 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane7h 5m
¥47,505($345)
every 20 mins1,440km (895 miles)
Train
8h 35m
¥38,330($280)
hourly1,354km (841 miles)
Bus
22h 35m
¥22,860($165)
once daily1,377km (855 miles)
Drive
15h 5m
¥19,305($140)
on demand1,331km (827 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