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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Okayama is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Okayama is to train which takes 34 min and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Okayama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at Okayama. Services depart twice a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Okayama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin-Kōbe Station station and arriving at Okayama. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Kobe to Okayama?

The distance between Kobe and Okayama is 128 km. The road distance is 138 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Okayama without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.

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

The train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Okayama takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Okayama bus from?

Kobe to Okayama bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Sannomiya BT station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Okayama train from?

Kobe to Okayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Okayama?

The best way to get from Kobe to Okayama is to train which takes 34 min and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Kobe to Okayama bus arrive?

Kobe to Okayama bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Okayama station.

Where does the Kobe to Okayama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kobe to Okayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Okayama is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Kobe to Okayama.

Where can I stay near Okayama?

There are 336+ hotels available in Okayama.

Kobe to Okayama - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kobe to Okayama by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to OkayamaNozomi / ...
34 min
¥4,200–6,500
Drive 138 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Okayama138 km
2h 18m
¥2,350–3,394
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to OkayamaKobe
2h 45m
¥2,800–3,900

Kobe to Okayama by bus

13Weekly Buses

2h 45mAverage Duration

¥2,800Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 128.1 km
Duration: 34 min

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Okayama every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,200–6,500 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Ryobi Bus operates a bus from Sannomiya BT to Okayama twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,050 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Chutetsu Bus also services this route twice a week.

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