There are 3 ways to get from Narita to Ōarai by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 成田 Narita to 佐原 Sawaratrain JR成田線 JR Narita Line / ...
- Take the train from 鹿島神宮 Kashimajingū to 大洗 Ōaraitrain 鹿島臨海鉄道大洗鹿島線 Kashima Rinkai Railway Ōarai Kashima Line
2h 33m¥1,835–2,736Drive 84.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Narita to Ōaraicar 84.2 km
1h 15m¥1,459–2,108Bus
- Take the bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Mito Station South Exitbus
3h 37m¥4,147–4,848
Narita to Ōarai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Narita to Ōarai is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Narita to Ōarai is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Narita to Ōarai station. However, there are services departing from Narita Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at Mito Station South Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Narita to Ōarai. However, there are services departing from 成田 Narita and arriving at 大洗 Ōarai via 佐原 Sawara and 鹿島神宮 Kashimajingū. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Narita and Ōarai is 89 km. The road distance is 84.2 km.
The best way to get from Narita to Ōarai without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2800.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Narita to Ōarai, including transfers.
Narita to Ōarai bus services, operated by Ibaraki Kotsu, depart from Narita Airport Terminal 2 station.
Narita to Ōarai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 成田 Narita station.
The best way to get from Narita to Ōarai is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Narita, Japan and Ōarai, Japan?
You can take a train from 成田 Narita to 大洗 Ōarai via 佐原 Sawara and 鹿島神宮 Kashimajingū in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, Ibaraki Kotsu operates a bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Mito Station South Exit twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–4,100 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 成田 Narita to 佐原 Sawara
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥480–650
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Kashima Rinkai Railway
Train from 鹿島神宮 Kashimajingū to 大洗 Ōarai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Website
- Kashima Rinkai Railway
- Website
- ibako.co.jp
Bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Mito Station South Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–4,100
- Schedules at
- ibako.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Narita to Ōarai bus services, operated by Ibaraki Kotsu, arrive at Mito Station South Exit.
Narita to Ōarai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 佐原 Sawara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narita to Ōarai is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Narita to Ōarai.
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