What is the cheapest way to get from Hitachi to Ōarai?

The cheapest way to get from Hitachi to Ōarai is to drive which costs ¥600 - ¥900 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Hitachi to Ōarai?

The fastest way to get from Hitachi to Ōarai is to drive which takes 42 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.

Is there a direct train between Hitachi and Ōarai?

No, there is no direct train from Hitachi to Ōarai. However, there are services departing from 日立 Hitachi and arriving at 大洗 Ōarai via 水戸 Mito. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Hitachi to Ōarai?

The distance between Hitachi and Ōarai is 43 km. The road distance is 35.6 km.

How do I travel from Hitachi to Ōarai without a car?

The best way to get from Hitachi to Ōarai without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.

How long does it take to get from Hitachi to Ōarai?

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Hitachi to Ōarai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitachi to Ōarai train from?

Hitachi to Ōarai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 日立 Hitachi station.

Where does the Hitachi to Ōarai train arrive?

Hitachi to Ōarai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 水戸 Mito station.

Can I drive from Hitachi to Ōarai?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitachi to Ōarai is 36 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Hitachi to Ōarai.

Where can I stay near Ōarai?

There are 113+ hotels available in Ōarai.

Hitachi to Ōarai - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Hitachi to Ōarai by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 日立 Hitachi to 水戸 Mitotrain JR常磐線 JR Jōban Line / ...
2. Take the train from 水戸 Mito to 大洗 Ōaraitrain 鹿島臨海鉄道大洗鹿島線 Kashima Rinkai Railway Ōarai Kashima Line
1h 8m
¥843–1,164
Drive 35.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hitachi to Ōaraicar 35.6 km
42 min
¥618–893
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hitachi to Ōaraitaxi 35.6 km
42 min
¥13,000–16,000

Hitachi to Ōarai by train

252Weekly Trains

1h 8mAverage Duration

¥843Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.5 km
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Hitachi, Japan and Ōarai, Japan?

You can take a train from 日立 Hitachi to 大洗 Ōarai via 水戸 Mito in around 1h 8m.

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