What is the cheapest way to get from Ōita to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Ōita to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥10000 - ¥16000 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōita to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Ōita to Kobe is to bus and fly which takes 4h and costs ¥13000 - ¥29000.

Is there a direct bus between Ōita and Kobe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chuo-Dori and arriving at Sannomiya Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ōita and Kobe?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ōita to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Oita and arriving at Kobe via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Ōita and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Ōita to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Ōita and arriving at Shin Kobe via Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Ōita to Kobe?

The distance between Ōita and Kobe is 597 km. The road distance is 601.5 km.

How do I travel from Ōita to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Ōita to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ōita to Kobe?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Ōita to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōita to Kobe bus from?

Ōita to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Chuo-Dori station.

Where do I catch the Ōita to Kobe train from?

Ōita to Kobe train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Ōita station.

Train or bus from Ōita to Kobe?

The best way to get from Ōita to Kobe is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥14000 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Ōita to Kobe bus arrive?

Ōita to Kobe bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Sannomiya Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Ōita to Kobe train arrive?

Ōita to Kobe train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.

Can I drive from Ōita to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōita to Kobe is 602 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Ōita to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

Ōita to Kobe - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ōita to Kobe by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ōita to Kokuratrain Sonic / ...
2. Take the train from Kokura to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
3h 42m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chuo-Dori to Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus Sorin
10h 35m
¥7,500–14,000
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Oita to Kobeferry
13h 11m
¥11,830–14,280
Drive 601.5 km
1. Drive from Ōita to Kobecar 601.5 km
8h 17m
¥10,436–15,074
Bus to Oita Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Ōita Station to Ōita Airportbus
2. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
4h
¥13,400–28,650
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ōita to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
5h 18m
¥32,570–45,850
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oita to Higoozutrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
6h 11m
Train to Miyazaki Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ōita to Miyazaki Airporttrain
2. Fly from Miyazaki Airport (KMI) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMI - ITM
6h 26m

Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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Distance: 597.1 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Ōita, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Ōita to Shin Kobe via Kokura in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Chuo-Dori to Sannomiya Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–14,000 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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