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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Okayama is to night bus which costs ¥4200 - ¥17000 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Okayama is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥15000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Okayama?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu station and arriving at Okayama. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Okayama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Okayama. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Okayama?

The distance between Tokyo and Okayama is 672 km. The road distance is 648.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Okayama without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥15000 - ¥21000.

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

The train from Tōkyō Station to Okayama takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Okayama bus from?

Tokyo to Okayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Okayama train from?

Tokyo to Okayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tokyo to Okayama?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Okayama is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥15000 - ¥21000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥14000 and takes 11h 9m, you could also fly, which costs ¥17000 - ¥44000 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Tokyo to Okayama bus arrive?

Tokyo to Okayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where does the Tokyo to Okayama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Okayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Okayama is 649 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Tokyo to Okayama.

Where can I stay near Okayama?

There are 332+ hotels available in Okayama.

Tokyo to Okayama - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Tokyo to Okayama by train, bus, night train, car, night bus, or plane

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 Tōkyō Station to Okayamatrain Nozomi / ...
3h 13m
¥15,000–21,000
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu to Okayamanightbus Tokyo / ...
9h 20m
¥4,200–17,000
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Kajibashi to Himeji Station South Gatebus
2. Take the train from Himeji to Okayamatrain Nozomi / ...
10h 11m
¥7,500–20,900
Night train
1. Take the night train from Tōkyō Station to Okayamanighttrain Sunrise Izumo / ...
8h 44m
¥16,000–23,000
Drive 648.9 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Okayamacar 648.9 km
7h 36m
¥11,049–15,959
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Okayamabus Okayama
11h 9m
¥8,594–13,517
Fly to Okayama Airport
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Okayama Airport (OKJ)plane HND - OKJ
4h 24m
¥17,090–43,614
Fly to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Okayamatrain
4h 1m
¥16,190–26,774
Fly to Takamatsu Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane HND - TAK
2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
5h 31m
¥15,490–50,164
Fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Matsushige to Takamatsu Stationbus
3. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
5h 55m
¥17,640–51,564
Fly to Hiroshima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)plane HND - HIJ
2. Take the bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchibus
3. Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain
4h 50m
¥19,640–52,264

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Okayama Airport (OKJ) flights

70Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

¥12,374Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 672.4 km
Duration: 3h 13m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Okayama every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥15,000–21,000 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Okayama via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 11h 9m.

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