How to travel from Oita to Tamano, Japan

The distance between Oita and Tamano is around 486km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Oita to Tamano 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

Take the train to Kokura and then to Okayama.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,785($110)
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Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Bizentai.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,845($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kosoku Amagi then take the train to Okayama.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,975($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tamano.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance487km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Tamano

There are several options for getting from Oita to Tamano by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥12,730 ($95) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥14,785 ($110).

The distance between Oita and Tamano is around 486km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Oita and Tamano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oita to Tamano is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥14,785 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Tamano, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,730 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oita and Tamano. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oita to Tamano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Oita and Tamano. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Tamano. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oita to Tamano. We recommend that you fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Okayama then Chayamachi and then to Bizentai. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Tamano is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tamano. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) 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 Tamano. The distance is around 487km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Tamano is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥14,785 ($110).

How do I get from Oita to Tamano

Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Tamano

Transport options from Oita to Tamano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
¥14,785($110)
hourly486km (302 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
¥29,845($220)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
¥35,870($260)
hourly745km (463 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
¥16,975($125)
every 4 hours604km (376 miles)
Train and Bus9h 55m
¥12,730($95)
once daily521km (324 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
¥7,120($52)
on demand487km (303 miles)

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Airports near Tamano

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

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tamano
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tamano
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Tamano