There are 5 ways to get from Okayama to Namba by train, subway, 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, subway
best- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
- Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nambasubway Midosuji
55 minDrive 172.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Okayama to Nambacar 172.8 km
2h 36m¥3,010–4,348Bus via Osaka Station JR Express BT
- Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus Okayama to Osaka
3h 25m¥3,600–3,640Train
- Take the train from Okayama to Nishi Akashitrain Hikari
- Take the train from Nishi-Akashi to Kitashinchitrain [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
2h 41mBus
- Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Minatomachi BT OCATbus Okayama to Osaka
3h 28m¥3,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Namba is to bus which costs ¥3400 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Okayama to Namba is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Okayama Station West Exit station and arriving at Minatomachi BT OCAT. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Okayama to Namba. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Namba via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Okayama and Namba is 166 km. The road distance is 172.8 km.
The best way to get from Okayama to Namba without a car is to train and subway which takes 55 min and costs .
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Okayama to Namba, including transfers.
Okayama to Namba bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Okayama Station West Exit.
Okayama to Namba train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.
The best way to get from Okayama to Namba is to bus via Osaka Station JR Express BT which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥3600 - ¥3640. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Okayama, Japan and Namba, Japan?
JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BT hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Okayama to Namba(Subway) via Nishi Akashi, Nishi-Akashi, Kitashinchi, and Nishiumeda in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Okayama to Nishi Akashi
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Nishi-Akashi to Kitashinchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6582-1400
- Website
- osakametro.co.jp
Subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Namba
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–270
- Website
- https://www.osakametro.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.j-server.com
- Book at
- chugoku-jrbus.j-server.com
Bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Minatomachi BT OCAT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.j-server.com
- Book at
- chugoku-jrbus.j-server.com
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Okayama to Namba bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Minatomachi BT OCAT station.
Okayama to Namba train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Namba is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Okayama to Namba.
There are 8900+ hotels available in Namba.











