Kagoshima to Ōita by train
Ōita lies 210 km (130 mi) north-east of Kagoshima, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 256 km (159 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kagoshima | Ōita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 595,049 | 477,715 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kagoshima‐Chūō Station, Taniyama Station, Sakanoue Station | Ōita Station, Tsurusaki Station, Ōita-Daigaku-mae Station |
Where to book trains from Kagoshima to Ōita
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Staying in Ōita
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Oita. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24). Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 18,242 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ōita from Kagoshima?
210 km (130 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kagoshima; by road roughly 256 km (159 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kagoshima to Ōita by train?
About 1 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kagoshima and Ōita?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ōita?
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Oita, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.