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Ōita to Shimonoseki by train

Shimonoseki lies 101 km (63 mi) north-west of Ōita, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 33 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 123 km (77 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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ŌitaShimonoseki
CountryJapanJapan
Population477,715265,684
Elevation9 m (30 ft)10 m (33 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Stations on recordŌita Station, Tsurusaki Station, Ōita-Daigaku-mae StationShin-Shimonoseki Station, Hatabu Station, Ozuki Station

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Common questions

How far is Shimonoseki from Ōita?

101 km (63 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ōita; by road roughly 123 km (77 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ōita to Shimonoseki by train?

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

Is there a time difference between Ōita and Shimonoseki?

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

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.