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 bus and train which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥8000 - ¥13000.

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 Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Echizen to Okayama?

The distance between Echizen and Okayama is 326 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 which takes 2h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Echizen to Okayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Echizen to Okayama train from?

Echizen to Okayama train services, operated by Hapi-Line Fukui, depart from Takefu station.

Where does the Echizen to Okayama train arrive?

Echizen to Okayama train services, operated by Hapi-Line Fukui, arrive at Tsuruga 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 343+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Takefu to Tsurugatrain
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Okayamatrain
2h 59m
Drive 308.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Echizen to Okayamacar 308.7 km
4h 52m
¥5,309–7,669
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Takefu IC to Shin-Ōsaka Stationbus
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Okayamatrain Nozomi / ...
3h 47m
¥8,469–12,632
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird
2. Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus Osaka to Okayama
6h 19m
¥7,421–8,909

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Echizen to Okayama.

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Distance: 326.1 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Takefu to Okayama via Tsuruga and Kyōto in around 2h 59m.

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