What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi (State) to Ōita?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi (State) to Ōita is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi (State) to Ōita?

The fastest way to get from Kochi (State) to Ōita is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct train between Kochi (State) and Ōita?

No, there is no direct train from Kochi (State) to Ōita. However, there are services departing from Gomen and arriving at Ōita via Okayama and Kokura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Kochi (State) to Ōita?

The distance between Kochi (State) and Ōita is 635 km.

How do I travel from Kochi (State) to Ōita without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi (State) to Ōita without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kochi (State) to Ōita?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Kochi (State) to Ōita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi (State) to Ōita train from?

Kochi (State) to Ōita train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Gomen station.

Where does the Kochi (State) to Ōita train arrive?

Kochi (State) to Ōita train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.

Where can I stay near Ōita?

There are 690+ hotels available in Ōita.

Kochi (State) to Ōita - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kochi (State) to Ōita by train, bus, car, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gomen to Okayamatrain
2. Take the train from Okayama to Kokuratrain
3. Take the train from Kokura to Ōitatrain
5h 39m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Nankoku to Misakicar
2. Take the car ferry from Misaki to Saganosekicarferry
4h 21m
¥4,845–6,549
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harimayabashi to Kawauchi Interbus
2. Take the bus from Kawauchi IC to Kokura Eki-maebus
3. Take the train from Kokura to Ōitatrain
14h 40m

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Distance: 634.9 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Kochi (State), Japan and Ōita, Japan?

You can take a train from Gomen to Ōita via Okayama and Kokura in around 5h 39m.

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