There are 4 ways to get from Imari to Ōita by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Imariekimae(Imari Station) to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus いまり号
- Take the train from Hakata to Ōitatrain Sonic / ...
4h 16m¥20,416–27,100Drive 192.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Imari to Ōitacar 192.4 km
2h 38m¥3,339–4,823Bus
- Take the bus from Higashimachi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕bus いまり号
- Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kaname Machibus Toyonokuni
5h 6m¥4,001–5,696Train
- Take the train from Arita to Shin-Tosutrain
- Take the train from Shin Tosu to Kokuratrain
- Take the train from Kokura to Ōitatrain
4h 37m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Imari to Ōita is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Imari to Ōita is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Imari to Ōita. However, there are services departing from Higashimachi and arriving at Kaname Machi via Hakata Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Imari to Ōita. However, there are services departing from Imari and arriving at Ōita via Arita, Shin Tosu and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Imari and Ōita is 273 km. The road distance is 192.4 km.
The best way to get from Imari to Ōita without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥20000 - ¥28000.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Imari to Ōita, including transfers.
Imari to Ōita bus services, operated by Showa Bus, depart from Higashimachi station.
Imari to Ōita train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), depart from Arita station.
The best way to get from Imari to Ōita is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Imari, Japan and Ōita, Japan?
You can take a bus from Higashimachi to Kaname Machi via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Imari to Ōita via Arita, Shin Tosu, and Kokura in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Hakata to Ōita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–25,000
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Arita to Shin-Tosu
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kokura to Ōita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Tosu to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Website
- showa-bus.jp
Bus from Imariekimae(Imari Station) to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
Bus from Higashimachi to Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- showa-bus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3616-2150
- Website
- nishitetsu.jp
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Kaname Machi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,700
- Schedules at
- nishitetsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Imari to Ōita bus services, operated by Showa Bus, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal〔Hakata Sta.〕 station.
Imari to Ōita train services, operated by JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Tosu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imari to Ōita is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Imari to Ōita.
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