How to travel from Oita to Kanazawa, Japan

The distance between Oita and Kanazawa is around 689km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Oita to Kanazawa 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.

👋 Also check out KanazawaOita if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥61,195($445)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 1 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

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

Multiple train operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Kobe then take the train to Kanazawa.

  • 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 Kanazawa.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance900km (559 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Kanazawa

There are several options for getting from Oita to Kanazawa 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 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥53,800 ($395).

The distance between Oita and Kanazawa is around 689km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Oita to Kanazawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥53,800 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Kanazawa, 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 Oita and Kanazawa. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.

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

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Oita and Kanazawa. 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 Oita and Kanazawa. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Komatsu (KMQ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Oita and Kanazawa. Flights depart from Oita (OIT) and arrive at Komatsu (KMQ) - via Tokyo Haneda (HND). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Oita to Kanazawa. 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 Oita to Kanazawa typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Oita (OIT) and and arrive into Komatsu (KMQ).

The closest major airport to Kanazawa is Komatsu Airport (KMQ) (KMQ) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Oita and Kanazawa. The distance is around 900km (559 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

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

How do I get from Oita to Kanazawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Kanazawa

Transport options from Oita to Kanazawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 10m
¥61,195($445)
hourly1,174km (730 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
¥53,800($395)
hourly850km (528 miles)
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), train5hrs
¥29,435($215)
hourly825km (513 miles)
Plane and Train5h 5m
¥29,025($210)
hourly689km (428 miles)
Train
6h 10m
¥26,010($190)
hourly887km (551 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
15h 15m
¥23,955($175)
once daily714km (444 miles)
Bus and Train16h 60m
¥21,220($155)
once daily1,107km (688 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
¥13,005($95)
on demand900km (559 miles)

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Airports near Kanazawa

The following major airports near Kanazawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

KMQ
Komatsu Airport (KMQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Kanazawa
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Kanazawa
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Kanazawa