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 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Okayama is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.

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 Kobe and arriving at Okayama. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Kobe to Okayama?

The distance between Kobe and Okayama is 129 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 1h 8m and costs .

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

The train from Shin Kobe to Okayama takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs every 30 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 JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Okayama?

The best way to get from Kobe to Okayama is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs . 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 JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), 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 20m to drive from Kobe to Okayama.

Where can I stay near Okayama?

There are 399+ 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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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 128.7 km
Duration: 1h 8m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Okayama hourly, and the journey takes 1h 8m. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 3 hours. 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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