Kobe to Ōita by train
Ōita lies 368 km (229 mi) south-west of Kobe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 1 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 449 km (279 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kobe | Ōita | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.5 million | 477,715 |
| Elevation | 35 m (115 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kobe-Sannomiya Station, Kōbe Station, Motomachi Station | Ōita Station, Tsurusaki Station, Ōita-Daigaku-mae Station |
| Postal codes | 701-1201–761-4146 | 781-1514 |
Where to book trains from Kobe 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 Kobe?
368 km (229 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kobe; by road roughly 449 km (279 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kobe to Ōita by train?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kobe 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.