How to travel from Wakayama to Oita, Japan

The distance between Wakayama and Oita is around 505km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Wakayama to Oita by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OitaWakayama if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,095($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Kokura and then to Oita.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,040($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Chuodori.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,375($105)
Operated by

Kintetsu Bus

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Osaka then take a ferry to Kitakyushu then drive to Ōita.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,405($76)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Oita

There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Oita by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥10,405 ($76) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,095 ($175).

The distance between Wakayama and Oita is around 505km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Wakayama and Oita by train.

The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Oita is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥24,095 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Oita is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥10,405 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wakayama and Oita. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wakayama 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 4h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Wakayama and Oita. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Wakayama and Oita. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wakayama to Oita. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Kobe Sannomiya and Sannomiya Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Wakayama and Oita. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Oita. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Wakayama to Oita. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then Kokura and then to Oita. instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Oita is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥22,040 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Oita

Transport options from Wakayama to Oita
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
¥24,095($175)
hourly505km (314 miles)
Train to Namba(Nankai), plane5hrs
¥26,150($190)
hourly762km (473 miles)
Train to Namba(Nankai), plane5h 35m
¥30,665($225)
twice daily689km (428 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train6h 5m
¥27,925($205)
every 4 hours662km (412 miles)
Train
4h 40m
¥22,040($160)
hourly699km (435 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
¥14,375($105)
once daily741km (460 miles)
Car and Ferry
15hrs
¥10,405($76)
twice daily643km (399 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