How to travel from Hamada to Tamano, Japan

The distance between Hamada and Tamano is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hamada to Tamano by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TamanoHamada if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Okayama.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,730($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center and then to Okayama Station West Gate.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,295($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Tamano.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Tamano

There are several options for getting from Hamada to Tamano by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥6,295 ($46) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,695 ($27).

The distance between Hamada and Tamano is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Hamada and Tamano by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamada to Tamano is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥3,695 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Tamano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,295 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamada and Tamano. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamada to Tamano. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi, Okayama and Chayamachi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hamada and Tamano. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamada and Tamano. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamada to Tamano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hiroshima Bus Center and Okayama Station West Gate. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Hamada and Tamano. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Tamano. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Okayama. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Tamano is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tamano. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hamada and Tamano. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Tamano is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around ¥12,730 ($95).

How do I get from Hamada to Tamano

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Tamano

Transport options from Hamada to Tamano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
¥12,730($95)
every 20 mins433km (269 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
¥6,295($46)
hourly378km (235 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
¥3,695($27)
on demand243km (151 miles)

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Airports near Tamano

The following major airports near Tamano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

OKJ
Okayama Airport (OKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tamano
TAK
Takamatsu Airport (TAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Tamano
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Tamano