How to travel from Nikko to Oita, Japan

The distance between Nikko and Oita is around 983km (611 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nikko 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 Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,580($240)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥37,100($270)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ōita.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance1,273km (791 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nikko and Oita

There are several options for getting from Nikko to Oita by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥20,535 ($150) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,580 ($240).

The distance between Nikko and Oita is around 983km (611 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 832km (517 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Nikko and Oita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nikko to Oita is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥32,580 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Oita, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥20,535 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Oita. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Oita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utsunomiya, Tokyo and Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nikko and Oita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Nikko and Oita. It typically takes around 22h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nikko to Oita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and Osaka Station JR Express BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 30m.

Tohoku Kyuko Bus, JR Bus Kanto and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Nikko and Oita. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Oita. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Nikko and Oita. The distance is around 1,273km (791 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Oita is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ¥37,100 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nikko and Oita

Transport options from Nikko to Oita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5hrs
¥32,580($240)
every 2 hours983km (611 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane5h 20m
¥20,535($150)
every 2 hours1,078km (670 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane5h 45m
¥39,425($290)
every 2 hours1,111km (690 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane6h 40m
¥33,675($245)
twice daily1,165km (724 miles)
Train
7h 40m
¥37,100($270)
hourly1,287km (800 miles)
Bus
22h 30m
¥21,905($160)
once daily1,323km (822 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
¥18,345($135)
on demand1,273km (791 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