How to travel from Oita to Nishinoshima, Japan
The distance between Oita and Nishinoshima is around 633km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Oita to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nishinoshima → Oita if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Oita (OIT) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥49,010($360)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kokura then Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥26,150($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sannomiya Station and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥27,105($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Nishinoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oita to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥21,355 ($155) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥49,010 ($360).
The distance between Oita and Nishinoshima is around 633km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (212 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Oita and Nishinoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Oita to Nishinoshima is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ¥49,010 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Nishinoshima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,355 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oita and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oita and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oita to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Nishinoshima is Oki Island Airport (OKI) (OKI) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Oita to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ¥26,150 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Nishinoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 55m | ¥49,010($360) | twice daily | 820km (509 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 5m | ¥41,615($305) | twice daily | 647km (402 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 45m | ¥26,150($190) | once daily | 729km (453 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, bus and ferry | 11hrs | ¥26,285($190) | once daily | 666km (414 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 11h 10m | ¥21,355($155) | once daily | 633km (394 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 50m | ¥27,105($200) | once daily | 1,005km (625 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oita and Nishinoshima
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Nihon Kotsu
Nishitetsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airports near Nishinoshima
The following major airports near Nishinoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oki Island Airport (OKI)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima
Miho Airport (YGJ)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Nishinoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 275km (171 miles) from Nishinoshima