What is the cheapest way to get from Aso to Okayama?

The cheapest way to get from Aso to Okayama is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aso to Okayama?

The fastest way to get from Aso to Okayama is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥16000 - ¥34000.

Is there a direct train between Aso and Okayama?

No, there is no direct train from Aso to Okayama. However, there are services departing from Aso(Kumamoto) and arriving at Okayama via Higoozu and Kumamoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Aso to Okayama?

The distance between Aso and Okayama is 537 km. The road distance is 488.6 km.

How do I travel from Aso to Okayama without a car?

The best way to get from Aso to Okayama without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

How long does it take to get from Aso to Okayama?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Aso to Okayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aso to Okayama train from?

Aso to Okayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

Where does the Aso to Okayama train arrive?

Aso to Okayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Aso to Okayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Aso to Okayama is 489 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Aso to Okayama.

Where can I stay near Okayama?

There are 335+ hotels available in Okayama.

Aso to Okayama - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Aso to Okayama by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to OkayamaSakura / ...
4h 24m
¥13,855–20,837
Drive 488.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aso to Okayama488.6 km
6h 54m
¥8,305–11,996
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aso Sta. to Mashiki I.C.
2. Take the bus from Mashiki IC to Hakata Bus Terminal
3. Take the train from Hakata to Okayama
5h 2m
Fly Aso Kumamoto Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)KMJ - ITM
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Okayama
4h 18m
¥16,401–33,374
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Oita
2. Take the bus from Ōita Station to Ōita Airport
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)OIT - ITM
4. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Okayama
6h 40m
¥24,923–40,879
Train, train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Aso(Kumamoto) to Higoozu
2. Take the train from Higoozu to Kumamoto
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata
4. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)FUK - ITM
5. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Okayama
6h
¥21,925–49,137
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Kumamoto to Hakata
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)FUK - TKS
3. Take the bus from Matsushige to Takamatsu Station
4. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
7h 29m
¥42,725–52,837

Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

77Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

¥10,081Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 536.6 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Aso, Kumamoto, Japan and Okayama, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Kumamoto to Okayama hourly. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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