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

The cheapest way to get from Hitachinaka to Ōarai is to drive which costs ¥220 - ¥320 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitachinaka to Ōarai is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Hitachinaka and Ōarai?

No, there is no direct train from Hitachinaka to Ōarai. However, there are services departing from 勝田 Katsuta and arriving at 大洗 Ōarai via 水戸 Mito. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Hitachinaka to Ōarai?

The distance between Hitachinaka and Ōarai is 17 km. The road distance is 12.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hitachinaka to Ōarai without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs ¥420 - ¥700.

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

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Hitachinaka to Ōarai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitachinaka to Ōarai train from?

Hitachinaka to Ōarai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 勝田 Katsuta station.

Where does the Hitachinaka to Ōarai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hitachinaka to Ōarai?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitachinaka to Ōarai is 13 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Hitachinaka to Ōarai.

Where can I stay near Ōarai?

There are 113+ hotels available in Ōarai.

Hitachinaka to Ōarai - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Hitachinaka to Ōarai by train, taxi, car, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 勝田 Katsuta 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
43 min
¥428–692
Drive 12.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hitachinaka to Ōaraicar 12.8 km
18 min
¥222–320
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hitachinaka to Ōaraitaxi 12.8 km
18 min
¥5,000–6,500
Walk
1. Take the foot from Hitachinaka to Ōaraiwalk 12.9 km
2h 34m

Hitachinaka to Ōarai by train

252Weekly Trains

43 minAverage Duration

¥428Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17.5 km
Duration: 43 min

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

You can take a train from 勝田 Katsuta to 大洗 Ōarai via 水戸 Mito in around 43 min.

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