How to travel from Kanazawa to Oita, Japan

The distance between Kanazawa and Oita is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kanazawa to Oita by train, ferry, 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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Fly

Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,970($195)
Operated byJapan Airlines+ 1 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,010($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Osaka then take a ferry to Oita.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,955($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Ōita.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance902km (560 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanazawa and Oita

There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Oita by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥21,220 ($155) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,970 ($195).

The distance between Kanazawa and Oita is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Kanazawa and Oita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Oita is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥26,970 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Oita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥21,220 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Oita. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kanazawa to Oita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto and Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kanazawa and Oita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Kanazawa and Oita. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kanazawa and Oita. Flights depart from Komatsu (KMQ) and arrive at Oita (OIT) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Kanazawa to Oita. There is however a flight that goes via Tokyo Haneda (HND). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kanazawa to Oita typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Komatsu (KMQ) 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 Kanazawa and Oita. The distance is around 902km (560 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Oita is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥26,010 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kanazawa and Oita

Transport options from Kanazawa to Oita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 10m
¥26,970($195)
hourly1,174km (730 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
¥52,295($380)
hourly861km (535 miles)
Train to Maibara, plane5h 15m
¥29,435($215)
hourly826km (513 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
¥29,705($215)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Train to Maibara, plane6h 35m
¥31,350($230)
hourly1,079km (671 miles)
Train
6h 10m
¥26,010($190)
hourly887km (551 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
15h 15m
¥23,955($175)
once daily714km (443 miles)
Bus and Train16h 55m
¥21,220($155)
once daily1,103km (685 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
¥13,005($95)
on demand902km (560 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