How to travel from Oita to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Oita and Tottori is around 577km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Oita to Tottori 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Ōita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Tottori.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,260($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kokura, Okayama then Kamigori and then to Tottori.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,385($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sannomiya Station and then to Tottori.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,555($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance597km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Oita to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,555 ($100) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,790 ($205).

The distance between Oita and Tottori is around 577km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Oita and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oita to Tottori is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥27,790 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,555 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oita and Tottori. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oita to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Okayama and Kamigori. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Oita and Tottori. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Tottori. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oita to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sannomiya Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Kintetsu Bus and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Oita and Tottori. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 15m 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 Tottori. We recommend that you take the bus to Ōita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Tottori. The distance is around 597km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around ¥17,385 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Tottori

Transport options from Oita to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 45m
¥20,260($150)
every 20 mins611km (380 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
¥30,530($225)
twice daily636km (395 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
¥27,790($205)
once daily619km (384 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 25m
¥23,820($175)
twice daily792km (492 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
¥17,385($125)
every 3 hours608km (378 miles)
Train via Kokura6h 60m
¥17,660($130)
once daily577km (358 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
¥13,555($100)
once daily810km (503 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
¥9,035($66)
on demand597km (371 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

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

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori