How to travel from Mito to Oita, Japan

The distance between Mito and Oita is around 966km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mito 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 Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,405($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,595($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

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

  • Duration22hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,495($155)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ōita.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Distance1,237km (769 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mito and Oita

There are several options for getting from Mito to Oita by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥21,495 ($155) and will take around 22hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,405 ($245).

The distance between Mito and Oita is around 966km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 880km (547 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Mito and Oita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mito to Oita is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥33,405 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Mito and Oita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,495 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mito and Oita. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mito 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 7h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Mito and Oita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Mito and Oita. It typically takes around 22hrs and departs once daily.

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

JR Bus Kanto and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Mito and Oita. Buses run once daily and take around 22hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mito to Oita. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Mito and Oita. The distance is around 1,237km (769 miles) by road and it will take around 14hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mito to Oita is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around ¥35,595 ($260).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mito and Oita

Transport options from Mito to Oita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 35m
¥33,405($245)
hourly966km (600 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
¥33,130($240)
hourly1,175km (730 miles)
Train to Ueno, plane5hrs
¥22,040($160)
hourly1,064km (661 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane5h 20m
¥40,250($295)
hourly1,094km (680 miles)
Train
7h 30m
¥35,595($260)
hourly1,259km (783 miles)
Bus
22hrs
¥21,495($155)
once daily1,315km (817 miles)
Drive
14hrs
¥17,935($130)
on demand1,237km (769 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