How to travel from Shibuya to Oita, Japan

The distance between Shibuya and Oita is around 851km (529 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shibuya 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamamatsucho then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,845($220)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kokura and then to Oita.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,760($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi and then to Chuodori.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,165($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ōita.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,122km (697 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shibuya and Oita

There are several options for getting from Shibuya to Oita 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 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,845 ($220).

The distance between Shibuya and Oita is around 851km (529 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 789km (490 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Shibuya and Oita by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shibuya to Oita is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥29,845 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Shibuya and Oita, 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 Shibuya and Oita. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shibuya to Oita. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shinagawa and Kokura. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Shibuya and Oita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Shibuya and Oita. It typically takes around 19h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shibuya to Oita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 20m.

JR Bus Kanto and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Shibuya and Oita. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shibuya to Oita. We recommend that you take the train to Hamamatsucho then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Shibuya and Oita. The distance is around 1,122km (697 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 Shibuya to Oita is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ¥31,760 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shibuya and Oita

Transport options from Shibuya to Oita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
¥29,845($220)
hourly851km (529 miles)
Plane and Train4h 5m
¥36,690($270)
hourly979km (609 miles)
Train to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station, Fly4h 10m
¥19,305($140)
hourly971km (603 miles)
Fly to Kumamoto (KMJ), Train5hrs
¥30,940($225)
twice daily1,033km (642 miles)
Train
6h 10m
¥31,760($230)
hourly1,139km (707 miles)
Bus
19h 20m
¥19,165($140)
once daily1,180km (733 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
¥16,290($120)
on demand1,122km (697 miles)

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Airports near Oita

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

OIT
Oita Airport (OIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Oita
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Oita
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Oita