The distance between Kurashiki and Kudamatsu is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kurashiki to Kudamatsu by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kudamatsu → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Okayama then Tokuyama and then to Kudamatsu.
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There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Kudamatsu by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥6,570 ($48) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥7,395 ($54).
The distance between Kurashiki and Kudamatsu is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Kurashiki and Kudamatsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx ¥7,395 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Kudamatsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥6,570 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Tokuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kurashiki and Kudamatsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kurashiki and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then Tokuyama and then to Kudamatsu. instead which will take 1h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama then Tokuyama and then to Kudamatsu. instead which will take 1h 20m.
The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kurashiki and Kudamatsu. The distance is around 225km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Kudamatsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around ¥7,395 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 20m | ¥7,395($54) | hourly | 250km (155 miles) |
Train via Fukuyama | 2h 25m | ¥6,570($48) | hourly | 220km (137 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | ¥3,420($25) | on demand | 225km (140 miles) |
The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.