There are 4 ways to get from Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture by train, bus, or car
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Train via Kitakyushu
best- Take the train from Kumamoto to Kokuratrain Sakura
- Take the train from Kokura to Ōitatrain Sonic / ...
2h 43mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 to Kaname Machibus Yamabiko
4h 5m¥1,000–3,700Drive 119.2 km
- Drive from Kumamoto to Ōitacar 119.2 km
2h 2m¥2,068–2,987Train
- Take the train from Kumamoto to Oitatrain [188397] Ltd. Exp. Kyushu Odan Tokkyu 3
2h 52m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 and arriving at Kaname Machi. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Oita. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Kumamoto and Oita Prefecture is 286 km. The road distance is 119.2 km.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture without a car is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 2h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture, including transfers.
Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, depart from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 station.
Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kumamoto station.
The best way to get from Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture is to train via Kitakyushu which takes 2h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1000 - ¥3700 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Kumamoto, Japan and Oita Prefecture, Japan?
You can take a train from Kumamoto to Ōita via Kokura in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, Sanko Bus operates a bus from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 to Kaname Machi 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,000–3,700 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kumamoto to Kokura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-04-1717
- Website
- jrkyushu.co.jp
Train from Kokura to Ōita
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
Train from Kumamoto to Oita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-09-3533
- Website
- sankobus.jp
Bus from Kumamoto Sakura-cho Bus Terminal No.6 to Kaname Machi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,700
- Schedules at
- sankobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture bus services, operated by Sanko Bus, arrive at Kaname Machi station.
Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kokura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture is 119 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Kumamoto to Oita Prefecture.
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