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KitakyushuŌta

Kitakyushu to Ōta by train

Ōta lies 832 km (517 mi) east of Kitakyushu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 4 h 33 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 1,015 km (631 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

KitakyushuŌta

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KitakyushuŌta
CountryJapanJapan
Population940,978748,081
Elevation57 m (187 ft)12 m (39 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Stations on recordKokura Station, Orio Station, Tobata Stationnone listed

Where to book trains from Kitakyushu to Ōta

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Staying in Ōta

Our booking partner lists 8 places to stay in Ota. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6). Guests have left 1,951 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Ōta from Kitakyushu?

832 km (517 mi) in a straight line, east of Kitakyushu; by road roughly 1,015 km (631 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kitakyushu to Ōta by train?

About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kitakyushu and Ōta?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Ōta?

Our booking partner lists 8 places to stay in Ota, 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.