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

The cheapest way to get from Echizen to Okayama is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Echizen to Okayama is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct bus between Echizen and Okayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Echizen to Okayama station. However, there are services departing from Takefu IC and arriving at Okayama Station West Exit via Osaka Station JR Express BT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Echizen and Okayama?

No, there is no direct train from Echizen to Okayama. However, there are services departing from Takefu and arriving at Okayama via Tsuruga and Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Echizen to Okayama?

The distance between Echizen and Okayama is 327 km. The road distance is 308.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Echizen to Okayama without a car is to train via Osaka which takes 3h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Echizen to Okayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Echizen to Okayama bus from?

Echizen to Okayama bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Takefu IC station.

Where do I catch the Echizen to Okayama train from?

Echizen to Okayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tsuruga station.

Train or bus from Echizen to Okayama?

The best way to get from Echizen to Okayama is to train via Osaka which takes 3h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥9000 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Echizen to Okayama bus arrive?

Echizen to Okayama bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Osaka Umeda station.

Where does the Echizen to Okayama train arrive?

Echizen to Okayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Echizen to Okayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Echizen to Okayama is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Echizen to Okayama.

Where can I stay near Okayama?

There are 399+ hotels available in Okayama.

Echizen to Okayama - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Echizen to Okayama by train, bus, or car

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

Train via Osaka
best
1. Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Thunderbird
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
3h 28m
Drive 308.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Echizen to Okayamacar 308.7 km
4h 52m
¥5,355–7,735
Bus
1. Take the bus from Takefu IC to Osaka Umedabus
2. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus Osaka to Okayama
6h 57m
¥7,100–8,655
Train
1. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Okayamatrain Hikari / ...
4h 11m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Echizen to Okayama.

Launch map view

Distance: 326.9 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Echizen, Japan and Okayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Takefu to Okayama via Tsuruga, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin Osaka in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takefu IC to Okayama Station West Exit via Osaka Umeda and Osaka Station JR Express BT in around 6h 57m.

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