How to travel from Oita to Shinjuku, Japan

The distance between Oita and Shinjuku is around 1,026km (638 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Oita to Shinjuku 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 Higoozu then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kokura and then to Shinagawa.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,760($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,165($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Shinjuku.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,124km (699 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Shinjuku

There are several options for getting from Oita to Shinjuku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥19,165 ($140) and will take around 19h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,485 ($230).

The distance between Oita and Shinjuku is around 1,026km (638 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 790km (491 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Oita and Shinjuku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oita to Shinjuku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx ¥31,485 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Shinjuku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥19,165 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oita and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oita to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Shinagawa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Oita and Shinjuku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Oita and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 19h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oita to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 40m.

Kintetsu Bus and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Oita and Shinjuku. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oita to Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Higoozu then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Shinjuku is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Shinjuku. The distance is around 1,124km (699 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥31,760 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Shinjuku

Transport options from Oita to Shinjuku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 60m
¥31,485($230)
twice daily1,026km (638 miles)
Train
6h 20m
¥31,760($230)
hourly1,142km (710 miles)
Bus
19h 40m
¥19,165($140)
once daily1,196km (743 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
¥16,290($120)
on demand1,124km (699 miles)

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Airports near Shinjuku

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Shinjuku
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Shinjuku