The distance between Osaka and Oita is around 621km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Osaka to Oita 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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Take the train to Kokura and then to Oita.
Multiple train operators
Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kumamoto (KMJ) then take the train to Oita.
Multiple operators
Take the bus to Chuodori.
Kintetsu Bus
There are several options for getting from Osaka to Oita by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,440 ($140).
The distance between Osaka and Oita is around 621km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Osaka and Oita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Osaka to Oita is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥19,440 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Oita, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Osaka and Oita. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Osaka to Oita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Osaka and Oita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Osaka and Oita. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Osaka and Oita with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11h 10m.
Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Osaka and Oita. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Osaka to Oita. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Kumamoto (KMJ) then take the train to Oita. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Oita is Oita Airport (OIT) (OIT) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Oita. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Osaka and Oita. The distance is around 651km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Osaka to Oita is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥19,440 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 50m | ¥19,440($140) | hourly | 629km (391 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 40m | ¥28,065($205) | twice daily | 621km (386 miles) |
Bus | 11h 10m | ¥10,950($80) | once daily | 662km (411 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | ¥9,445($69) | on demand | 651km (404 miles) |
Ibex Airlines
Amakusa Airlines
JR Kyushu Railway Company
Kintetsu Bus
Ferry Sunflower
The following major airports near Oita offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.