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

The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Sakai is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Okayama to Sakai is to train and subway which takes 1h 19m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct train between Okayama and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Okayama to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Sakai via Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Okayama to Sakai?

The distance between Okayama and Sakai is 177 km. The road distance is 180.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Okayama to Sakai without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 19m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Okayama to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Sakai train from?

Okayama to Sakai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Okayama station.

Where does the Okayama to Sakai train arrive?

Okayama to Sakai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Okayama to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Sakai is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Okayama to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 7388+ hotels available in Sakai.

Okayama to Sakai - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, night train

There are 4 ways to get from Okayama to Sakai by train, subway, bus, night train, 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
1. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Ōsaka StationNozomi / ...
2. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Dobutsuen-MaeMidosuji
1h 19m
¥5,410–7,715
Drive 180.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Okayama to Sakai180.8 km
2h 43m
¥3,083–4,453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTOkayama to Osaka
3h 44m
¥3,900–3,990
Night train
1. Take the night train from Okayama to ŌsakaSunrise Seto / ...
2h 38m
¥4,841–6,569

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 176.8 km
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Okayama, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, 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, Japan Railways Limited Express operates a vehicle from Okayama to Ōsaka twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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